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"I really don't think the average person in Toronto thinks about farming. What about…"

Roadrunner replied Dec 17, 2010 to Canadians Have Positive Perceptions of Farming. Do you agree? Why?

4 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Dale Ketcheson

"It appears that a frustrated farmer developed this cartoon using some simple softwar…"

Roadrunner replied Nov 27, 2010 to Wheat Marketing Western Style Cartoon -- What do you think?

3 Nov 27, 2010
Reply by Daryl

"Good work John."

Roadrunner replied Oct 18, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"It is hard to compete Taste for Taste with memories of meals/produce/onions in the p…"

Roadrunner replied Sep 9, 2010 to Where Has The Flavour Gone?

14 Sep 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"Looks like OFA is going to fight this change in price.... OFA: Government Can't Re…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 14, 2010 to Solar Prices Drop -- Blood Pressure Rises

15 Jul 21, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Identity Preserved soybeans have offered us some pretty good premiums and made us so…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to AgVisionTV: Are you part of an AgriFood Value Chain? What good marketing ideas do you see in Ontario?

2 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"A little different than the Pigeon King....the government is the customer and they d…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to Solar Prices Drop -- Blood Pressure Rises

15 Jul 21, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Looks like the price drop is slowing down everyone who was looking at putting a sola…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to solar panels

6 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"We should get these meters for the solar panels people are putting....maybe they rea…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 29, 2010 to Smart Meters and high consumption

21 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Politicians and thier own self interest???? Wayne, have you met any that don't thin…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 20, 2010 to Political stick handling gone bad

5 Jun 20, 2010
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Bunge to Present at Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference

Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) today announced that company management will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 2026 Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference on  Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET. To listen to the live event, visit Bunge.com/events-and-presentations and click on the webcast link. A transcript and replay will be available for a limited time following the presentation. About Bunge At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain

Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) today reported second quarter 2026 results Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.47 vs. $2.61 in the prior year; $2.00 vs. $1.31 on an adjusted basis excluding certain gains/charges and mark-to-market timing differences Higher results primarily driven by strong performances in Soybean and Softseed Processing and Refining segments, supported by solid execution amid improving market conditions Repurchased ~$250 million of shares, completing the $2 billion program related to the Viterra transaction Increasing full-year adjusted EPS outlook range to $9.25 to $9.75 from $9.00 to $9.50 Overview Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Our team delivered another strong quarter, navigating a complex global environment with agility, focus and disciplined execution. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade flows, our expanded global platform did exactly what it was designed to do — capture opportunities and deliver for customers at both

U.S. livestock groups oppose proposed beef import plan

Four major U.S. agricultural and livestock organizations are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed plan that would allow additional beef imports over a 90-day period. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and United States Cattlemen’s Association said in a letter released August 25, 2026, that they are concerned the proposal could have negative implications for U.S. cattle producers and the broader livestock sector. The groups said they support efforts to keep food affordable for consumers but are calling on the administration to work with industry stakeholders on policies that balance affordability with long-term producer viability and domestic food production. In the letter, the organizations argued that increased imports could put pressure on cattle markets and influence producer decisions related to herd expansion and investment. They also expressed concerns about the potential impact on the l

Saskatchewan professor honoured for beef research contributions

University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner has received the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Lardner, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Strategic Research Program in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems, is being recognized for more than 20 years of research focused on beef cattle management and forage production. His work has examined areas including winter grazing, water quality, forage management and heifer development, helping producers improve profitability while managing production costs. “Dr. Lardner’s research has helped producers reduce costs while maintaining performance and profitability,” said Dean Manning, Chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council. Manning said Lardner’s commitment to ensuring producers benefit from research investments, while supporting the next generation of researchers, is widely respected. Lardner has also supervised more th

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