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EU crop chem firm takes stake in Engage Agro

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News April 22, 2016

A Belgian crop protection firm may bring some of its products to Canada’s vegetable, vine and corn markets as it moves to take a minority stake in Canadian crop chemical distributor Engage Agro. Belchim Crop Protection announced last week it will take a “significant” but undisclosed minority stake in Guelph-based Engage Agro for an undisclosed

Nova Scotia Finance Minister Randy Delorey lays out the budget for reporters Tuesday in Halifax. (NovaScotia.ca)

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Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 19, 2016

A tax credit for Nova Scotia farmers who donate produce to local food banks is among the policy plans laid out in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Randy Delorey’s budget on Tuesday showed an overall $17.1 million net surplus position on $10.15 billion in total expenses and $10.26 billion in total revenues (minus $110.3

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart, shown here at Ag in Motion in 2015, plans to leave the post following a recent cancer diagnosis. (File photo by Lisa Guenther)

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Saskatchewan ag minister, ag critic return in election

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 5, 2016

Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister and opposition ag critic both easily held their ridings Monday night as the governing Saskatchewan Party completed its electoral hat trick. By about 1 a.m. Tuesday, Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party had won 51 of 61 ridings, for a third straight majority mandate coming out of Monday’s general election. The opposition New

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ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

By GFM Network News, Reuters March 23, 2016

Reuters — ConAgra Foods has joined other food giants in plans to use labels that disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms or GMOs in its food throughout the U.S. ConAgra and other food companies such as Campbell Soup and General Mills have decided to use such labels nationwide, finding it to be the easiest way

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Diesel prices seen staying lower

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 22, 2016

CNS Canada –– Diesel prices in Canada are expected to stay relatively cheap this spring despite some recent strength in the crude oil market. In a normal cycle, diesel prices would usually be on the move right now, but they have been mired at their current level for the last few months, according to Tom

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Canada clears Simplot’s spot-resistant GM potato

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 21, 2016

Potatoes modified for reduced bruising and black spots, and for lower levels of a chemical linked to health risks in baked spuds or fries, have picked up federal approvals. The plant science arm of U.S. potato giant J.R. Simplot announced Monday its first-generation Innate Gen. 1 potato varieties have passed food and feed safety assessments

Sea Temple of Pura Luhur, Uluwatu, south Bali, Indonesia. (CIA.gov)

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Australia, Indonesia renew push for trade deal

By GFM Network News, Matt Siegel March 16, 2016

Sydney | Reuters — Australia and Indonesia on Wednesday said they would formally resume long-stalled negotiations aimed at sealing a bilateral trade agreement between the often uneasy neighbours within 18 months. Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo and Indonesian Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong said in a joint statement talks would resume in May after a

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U.S. Senate blocks bill that would override state GMO labeling laws

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume, Lisa Baertlein March 16, 2016

Reuters — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food makers to label products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as the industry races to stop Vermont’s law from taking effect on July 1. The proposed legislation from Republican Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas comes

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Liberals pressed on PACA pledge for produce growers

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 12, 2016

The federal opposition New Democrats have cherry-picked a Liberal election promise to fruit and vegetable growers seeking insurance against U.S. and Canadian buyers who dodge their bills. Tracey Ramsey, the NDP’s international trade critic and MP for the southwestern Ontario riding of Essex, on Tuesday tabled a motion in the Commons for Canada to set

Outstanding young farmers Jason and Laura Kehler received their plaque from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Deputy Minister Dori Gingera-Beauchemin.

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Jason and Laura Kehler named Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers

The couple will compete for the national title later this year in Niagara Falls

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 11, 2016

Carman-area farmers Jason and Laura Kehler will represent Manitoba at the Canadian Outstanding Young Farmers finals in Niagara Falls in late November. The couple, was selected from several nominees at the provincial event in Winnipeg. The Kehlers operate Kehler Farms Ltd., a 5,600-acre operation producing potatoes, seed soybeans, corn, canola, oats, wheat, soybeans and edible

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USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January

Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

Potatoes

EU crop chem firm takes stake in Engage Agro

Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

Saskatchewan ag minister, ag critic return in election

ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

Diesel prices seen staying lower

Canada clears Simplot’s spot-resistant GM potato

Australia, Indonesia renew push for trade deal

U.S. Senate blocks bill that would override state GMO labeling laws

Liberals pressed on PACA pledge for produce growers

Jason and Laura Kehler named Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers

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