Farmers

Farmers plowing ground for record plantings

8 Feb 2012

Farmers will plant the most acres in a generation this year, led by the biggest corn crop since World War II, taking advantage of the highest agricultural prices in at least four decades.

Farmers' market supporters angered over comments by supermarket mogul

8 Feb 2012

The head of Canada's largest farmers' markets group is calling on Loblaws chief Galen Weston to issue a public apology to all farmers about comments Weston made at a food conference that questioned food safety at the markets.

A.M. Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Farmers Mutual Insurance Company (WV)

8 Feb 2012

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating to “bbb+� from “bbb� and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ of Farmers Mutual Insurance Company .