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Mushrooms a booming business

Dundas-area farm representative of sector’s growth over the years

By Diana Martin October 24, 2024

Ninety per cent of mushrooms grown year-round in Canada are Agaricus (white, button, cremini, portabella), and despite their small stature, mushrooms carry a significant health punch including antioxidants, prebiotic fibre, naturally occuring vitamin D and, for example, a portabella mushroom contains roughly the same amount of potassium as a banana.

File photo overlooking the marina and sea wall at Half Moon Bay, about 30 km south of San Francisco. (JasonDoiy/E+/Getty Images)

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Suspect in California farm worker shootings appears in court

Early evidence suggests workplace grievance, authorities say

By Jorge Garcia January 25, 2023

Redwood City, Calif. | Reuters — A California farm worker accused of shooting seven people to death near San Francisco, some of them his co-workers, made his first court appearance […] Read more

A research study shows that it is possible fungi have their own electrical language to share specific information resources nearby, such as potential dangers, between themselves or even with more distantly connected partners.

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Do mushrooms really use language?

New research shows some fungi species may communicate via electrical impulses

By Katie Field May 6, 2022

Nearly all of Earth’s organisms communicate with each other in one way or another, from the nods and dances and squeaks and bellows of animals, through to the invisible chemical signals […] Read more

Chaga is a functional mushroom species that offers immune-boosting benefits. It can be ground and added to foods and beverages.

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Mushrooms offer new products and opportunities

Fungi are the newest trend in plant-based alternatives

By Lilian Schaer October 13, 2021

The popularity of pea and soy-derived proteins as food ingredients is growing rapidly due to strong consumer demand for alternative proteins and meat substitutes. Mushrooms are a promising plant-based ingredient […] Read more

The Mycionics system also trims and packs mushrooms.

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Two Ontario farms to test automated mushroom harvesting system

Creating a system that can select the right mushrooms without bruising is the challenge

By Lilian Schaer August 30, 2021

The vision of an automated harvesting system for the mushroom industry recently took a significant step closer to becoming a reality. The federal government, through its national supercluster for advanced […] Read more

BioLiNE’s purification process isolates a fulvic acid that is very active, producing better consistency and performance for crop production. Shown here are corn ears treated with BioLiNE’s biostimulant versus untreated.

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Fulvic acid produced from mushroom compost

Ontario company creates sustainable crop additive that boosts plant responses

By Lilian Schaer July 21, 2021

As the focus on soil health and environmental sustainability grows, new products can help farmers improve their soil as well as boost crop nutrient and water use. BioLiNE Corp., located […] Read more

A cluster of white button mushrooms growing on a substrate in a controlled environment

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Mushrooms exposed to UV light produce Vitamin D

Research results could lead to value-added opportunities for producers

By Jennifer Glenney May 7, 2021

New research shows UV-C light treatment increases Vitamin D2 in mushroom caps and stems in both white and brown mushrooms. Why it matters: These new findings provide farmers with the […] Read more

Loveday mushrooms on a 2016 episode of TV cooking show “Great Tastes of Manitoba.” (Great Tastes of Manitoba video screengrab via YouTube)

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U.S. mushroom giant buys major Manitoba grower

Loveday Mushroom Farms joins South Hill Champs

By Dave Bedard July 21, 2020

A major player in the North American mushroom business expects to expand its reach in the U.S. Midwest and Canada’s Prairies with a deal for a storied Winnipeg producer. South […] Read more

Canadian Mushrooms Growers’ Association CEO Ryan Koeslag speaks online with members of the Commons standing ag committee. (Video screengrab from Parl.gc.ca)

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Federal ag supports ‘too little, too late’ for mushroom growers

Timing of programs for TFWs, surplus food purchases leaves aid out of reach: CMGA

By D.C. Fraser June 1, 2020

Ottawa — Members of Parliament sitting on the committee dealing with agricultural issues continue to hear concerns over the federal government’s response to COVID-19. During the Commons standing committee on […] Read more

Golden oyster mushrooms are among the many varieties of gourmet mushrooms grown in Canada.

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Consumer curiosity expands mushroom sector

Specialty mushroom production makes up only two per cent of total Canadian production, but interest is growing

By Barb Glen October 31, 2019

Glacier FarmMedia – The specialty mushroom market has been growing steadily for years. Ryan Koeslag, chief executive officer of Mushrooms Canada, said figures indicate a 25 per cent increase annually […] Read more

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Mushrooms a booming business

Suspect in California farm worker shootings appears in court

Do mushrooms really use language?

Mushrooms offer new products and opportunities

Two Ontario farms to test automated mushroom harvesting system

Fulvic acid produced from mushroom compost

Mushrooms exposed to UV light produce Vitamin D

U.S. mushroom giant buys major Manitoba grower

Federal ag supports ‘too little, too late’ for mushroom growers

Consumer curiosity expands mushroom sector

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