Cassava, comment ça va?
We forgot to ask the staple crop, cassava, how it was doing. Now we have damage control to do! Are you familiar with Cassava? You …
The Art of Brewing Beer
400 new micro-breweries are started every year in North America What’s in a beer? Behind every beer, there’s a great story of what it’s taken …
How does your garden grow?
Mary, Mary, on the Prairie, How does your garden grow? With pesky weeds and heirloom seeds, Each row eaten by a white tail doe. It …
Has McDonald’s Gone Nuts?
Canadian’s newest beef with chain restaurants is nuts! When Earl’s Restaurant chain announced they were moving to use humane certified beef and A&W advertised their …
No Bananas for You!
The banana industry is facing the threat of disease which could dramatically impact production. Even with bananas being highly susceptible to disease, how important is …
Give the Gift of Food
The holidays are quickly approaching and for many of us, that means gathering with family and friends around the table for a feast. In reality, …
Let’s Not Waste Coffee
Turning our Morning Fill into Fuel Those of us living in the industrial world waste more than we should, but what if some of the …
Tummy-Turning
Food poisoning is more serious than you might think Remember this commercial, with the “tummy turning” bug picked up while travelling? While we’re concerned about catching …
Money Can Grow on Trees When Your Selling Water
Does tap water still quench your thirst or are you now looking for that next level of hydration? Look no further than to trees. The …
Canada clears Simplot’s spot-resistant GM potato
By Grainews Staff Originally published March 21, 2016, Grainews online Potatoes modified for reduced bruising and black spots, and for lower levels of a chemical linked …