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Report sees Canadian meat prices rising at faster pace

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team June 19, 2017

CNS Canada — Canadians will be paying more for meat than earlier thought in 2017, according to a new report from Dalhousie University. Expected price declines for other foods, however, will limit the impact on the total grocery bill in the country. In the mid-year update for Canada’s Food Price Report, researchers at Dalhousie in

A Whole Foods store in Omaha. (WholeFoodsMarket.com)

Crops

Amazon moves into real-world stores with Whole Foods deal

By GFM Network News June 16, 2017

Reuters — Amazon.com said Friday it would buy grocer Whole Foods Market for US$13.7 billion in a move that gives the online retailer a physical network of stores to distribute fresh food and other goods to millennials and wealthy consumers. Amazon, which is known for squeezing suppliers and has been experimenting with its own outlets,

Both urban and rural areas have been fighting against an invasion of caterpillars  in recent weeks.

Local news

Prairie residents tired of tent caterpillars

St. Lazare, Man., has been taken over by forest tent caterpillars, to the dismay of locals. They’re not alone

By Alexis Stockford June 16, 2017

Residents in St. Lazare are back shovelling their steps, but it’s caterpillars, not snow, they’re clearing away in buckets. Droves of forest tent caterpillars have moved through southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan this spring, stripping foliage off deciduous trees and shrubs and leaving behind masses of squashed larvae and fecal matter. Both the Municipality of Ellice-Archie

Our History

MTS’ “Ultimate” cellular plan

Our History: June 1994

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 15, 2017

Not everything is subject to inflation — this ad for MTS cellular in our June 9, 1994 issue featured the “Ultimate” plan — $149.95 per month. That’s $229 in today’s dollars. Just above that ad was another inviting farmers to an AgrEvo field day near Brandon, where they could see a new crop that year

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: The science of marketing

By Gord Gilmour June 15, 2017

There’s an old truism from the world of marketing that goes, “the customer is always right.” Too often these days it’s used by bad customers to justify their even worse behaviour. They seem to feel it excuses all sort of boorishness, from yelling at the wait staff to making insulting low-ball offers. But its original

Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: A break from dry and hot may be en route

Issued June 12, 2017 – Covering the period from June 14 to June 21, 2017

By Daniel Bezte June 15, 2017

I’m not sure what’s up with the weather over the last month or so, but whatever is happening, the weather models are sure having a tough time figuring it out! For those of you who monitor the weather models, you know what I am talking about. One day the medium-range forecast is calling for sunshine

News

Few details as online risk management tool AgriShield is announced

The federal government has thrown support behind a newly announced online risk management tool,  but the project has only been described in general terms as development gets underway

By Alexis Stockford June 14, 2017

Farm Management Canada hopes to see the online risk management tool AgriShield up and running by April 2018. The group recently announced it was developing the platform to help farmers determine what risks their operations face and how they can take steps to prevent damage and loss. Heather Watson, Farm Management Canada executive director, expects

Opinion

Canadian Federation of Agriculture supports food policy

The federal effort will spark conversations  on the importance of food and agriculture

By Ron Bonnett June 14, 2017

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see a clear commitment by the federal government toward developing a food policy for Canada, as this addresses a long-standing priority for farm groups. Consultations on creating a national policy for food will spark important conversations among Canadians. These conversations will help inform an overarching vision and

Terry Betker, CEO and president of Backswath Management Inc., advises farmers on managing interest rate risk.

Features, News

Looking for a loan? Add in interest rate risk when deciding to borrow

With Canada enjoying some of the lowest borrowing costs on record, it might be time to consider that expansion, but how do you avoid the landmines if interest rate shifts appear on the horizon?

By Alexis Stockford June 13, 2017

Working on your farm management skills is like exercising… it pays big benefits, but it’s easy to push it off for another day. Only one-third of producers use business advisers or risk management tools, and fewer still do HR, succession, or strategic planning. To help make your farm more profitable (and your life more enjoyable),

Dinner plate with the flag of Canada on it for your international food and drink concepts.

National news, News

Consultations begin toward national food policy

Online survey and Ottawa summit will capture Canadians’ ideas about access to food and sustainable food systems

By Lorraine Stevenson June 13, 2017

Canadians now have their chance to weigh in on what they think is essential for a nationwide food policy. Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced late last month that national consultations toward developing the complex policy initiative will take place this spring and early summer. The consultations, which include an online survey, will invite Canadians

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall sharply as Trump says he’s working to lower beef costs

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest reaches completion

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on yield uncertainty, firming cash markets

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