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Belgian region sticks to firm ‘Non’ on CETA

Brussels | Reuters — The Belgian region of Wallonia rejected new amendments to a planned EU-Canada free trade agreement on Thursday, reaffirming its opposition and so threatening the entire deal, a flagship of European Union trade policy. All 28 EU governments support the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), but Belgium cannot give assent without



Mildew damage on individual kernels of 
CWRS wheat.

Changes to mildew standards for western milling wheat

Changes will minimize the financial impact on farmers and the grain trade

Mildew guidelines for western Canadian milling wheat classes are getting a bit more forgiving. Effective immediately visual guides and standards will allow for an increased presence of mildew, something the chief inspection body the Canadian Grain Commission says won’t affect the quality of products made from Canadian wheat. While the relief will be welcome during


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German court rejects bid to block Canada-EU trade deal

Berlin/Ottawa | Reuters –– Germany’s Constitutional Court cleared the government on Thursday to approve a free trade accord between the European Union and Canada under defined conditions, boosting the agreement’s chances of passing an EU vote next week. However, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear he was losing patience with the EU over the

Mildew damage on individual kernels of CWRS wheat. (GrainsCanada.gc.ca)

Canada resets mildew grading standards on milling wheat

Canada’s visual grading standards for mildew in Prairie milling wheat have been relaxed to reflect what’s now known about the actual quality of affected wheat. The Canadian Grain Commission on Friday announced new mildew guidelines, “effective immediately,” for western Canadian milling wheat classes, to allow for an “increased presence” of mildew in visual guides and


Anel Ferrera Rodríguez checks out fresh pasta at Cigi.

Latin America no longer a sure market

As the region’s population grows, so do the opportunities 
for Canadian wheat sellers

Latin American markets are continuing to expand and Canada wants a piece of not just the pie, but breads, pasta and crackers too. “We have been there for many years, the market knows how good we are, but we have to create and keep that fidelity to the Canadian brand,” said Juan Carlos Arriola, head



Austria’s Parliament Building, in Vienna. (CIA.gov)

Austria’s chancellor sees CETA on right track

Vienna | Reuters –– Austria’s government on Monday seemed to have found common ground on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada with Chancellor Christian Kern, who has criticized the pact in the past, saying negotiations were on the right track. Social Democrat Kern’s opposition to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Now is the time for fall weed control. Cleavers, a problem weed in canola, is moving east in Manitoba.

Fall is a great time to control perennial weeds

Winter annuals are also ripe for cleanup at this time of year

It’s time to control winter annual, biennial and perennial weeds. “The perennials are going to start moving things down to the roots (including weed-killing herbicides),” Manitoba Agriculture’s weed specialist Jeanette Gaultier said in an interview Sept. 14. “So it is the perfect time now to be thinking about perennial weed control.” And there are no