While covering an alternative proteins even last month the writer looked at a picture of a 3D-printed ribeye and couldn’t help but think, “is this really necessary?”
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Pork sector under the public’s microscope
Arguing science won’t protect producers from PR problems that are based on emotions or perceived moral high ground
Arguing science won’t protect producers from public relations problems based on emotions or perceived moral high ground.
Ag in Motion confirms sense of community found in agriculture
A province away, reporter bumps into many familiar faces which drives the trade show message home
Former community journalist recounts feeling of community felt at Ag in Motion 2025 among vendors
Rural emergency room closures continue to be vexing problem
Staffing issues are at the root of disruptions and closures in hospital emergency departments, both in rural and urban Canadian locations.
Historical painting speaks to financial stresses facing farmers
In a time when many farmers are facing financial hardship with limited resources from governments, a painting stands as a testament to their resilience.
U.S. gene edited pig approval a test for Canada’s rules
The gene edit makes the pigs resistant to the tough PRRS virus
A pig gene edited to resist the nasty PRRS virus has been approved for food use in the United States. Approval in Canada will be a test of the country’s new gene editing rules.
Planting season never ends when growing agricultural knowledge
Upcoming field days sure to increase farming insights for reporter
Summer is fast approaching, and as the seasons have changed, so too has my perspective on the ever-evolving agriculture industry.
Reporter’s Notebook: The best story I never wrote
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – There’s a time in every reporter’s career when what would have been a great story slips through their fingers.
Elbows Up unifies country, but trade with U.S. still important
We need the U.S. for several reasons, not the least of which is trade. And agriculture is one of the main beneficiaries of that robust cross-border flow of commodities.
New federal agriculture minister a surprising choice for many
I was as surprised as anyone when Heath MacDonald, Liberal MP for Malpeque in Prince Edward Island, was named federal agriculture minister last week.
