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Poultry, eggs from seven U.S. states still blocked at border

While the U.S. has declared itself free of high-path avian flu, Canada is still warning cross-border travellers not to bring in poultry or eggs from seven previously affected states. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Thursday — a.k.a. Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. — rolled out a statement to remind travellers that Canada’s restrictions

Brazil court probing state-backed loans to JBS

By Caroline Stauffer, GFM Network News November 27, 2015

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazil’s federal accounts court, the TCU, said it had identified irregularities on loans to JBS SA, the world’s largest beef producer, and is deepening an investigation into the company’s relationship with state-run lender BNDES. The TCU is probing loans used to purchase U.S.-companies Swift and Co, for about US$225 million

Screencap from the PBS video documentary 'Built On Agriculture: Part 1 – The Selkirk Settlers.'

Crops, Livestock, Local news

VIDEO: Manitoba, a province ‘Built On Agriculture’

Four-part video documentary looks at the major role agriculture played in shaping our Keystone province

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 25, 2015

The Selkirk settlers arrived in Manitoba 200 years ago only to be told that it wasn’t possible to farm in Western Canada due to the harsh conditions on the land. We all know how that turned out, and because of it, there are countless stories about agriculture in Manitoba today. Manitoba’s rich, expansive agricultural history

Canadian producers are being asked to take part in an online survey on stress to help researchers advance industry support services.

News

Gathering an industry baseline on stress

A new research project is looking for producer input on current stress levels and looks to develop industry-specific resources

By Jennifer Paige November 25, 2015

A recent survey conducted by researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College has found high rates of stress, anxiety and depression among veterinarians. Now they are investigating whether agricultural producers are also suffering. The preliminary findings of a survey of 500 Ontario veterinary practitioners are alarming, the lead researcher says. “We used some validated health measures

Bill Buckner at the Forum on Canada’s Agri-Food Future which recently took place in Ottawa.

Crops, Livestock

Business leaders debate what being a ‘trusted’ food supplier means

There is more that connects agri-food businesses in Canada than divides them

By Shannon VanRaes November 25, 2015

For Michael McCain, the suggestion that Canada should become the world’s most trusted food system is a dangerous one. “Higher cost — in our view — will never be universally valued,” he told industry stakeholders and policy-makers at the Forum on Canada’s Agri-Food Future in Ottawa. “Because our marketplace… isn’t homogenous, and that’s where the

Livestock

General Mills to use only cage-free eggs in U.S. by 2025

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 24, 2015

Reuters — General Mills will use only cage-free eggs in its U.S. operations by 2025, it said on Tuesday, marking the first time the packaged food company has given a timeline for the switch. The maker of products including Betty Crocker cake mixes, Pillsbury baked goods and Cheerios cereal said in July it was working

Comment, News

Canada’s prime minister spells out his expectations for agriculture

An Agri-Food Value Investment Fund to create jobs in food processing is among  the new minister’s top priorities

By Justin Trudeau November 23, 2015

The following contains excerpts from the ministerial mandate issued to newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay As minister of agriculture and agri-food, your overarching goal will be to support the agricultural sector in a way that allows it to be a leader in job creation and innovation. You will implement our government’s

News

MacAulay has been given his list of marching orders

Healthy food, grain transportation,  expanded trade and more basic research  are among the items on his to-do list

By Alex Binkley November 23, 2015

For the first time, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made public the mandate letters traditionally issued to every minister, and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s list includes a national food policy, improved grain transportation, climate change adaptation and more basic research. MacAulay is to develop “a food policy that promotes healthy living and safe food by putting

Crops, Livestock, News

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

Lawrence MacAulay leans in favour of the TPP deal and  hopes the Americans blink on COOL

By Allan Dawson November 23, 2015

After just six days as Canada’s new agriculture minister, Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man who does the work — the farmer.” The 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer and former solicitor

Country Crossroads

How to start a food business in Manitoba

Prairie Fare: Turkey Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Apple Wheat Berry Turkey Salad

By Roberta Irvine November 20, 2015

Perhaps the biggest mistake budding entrepreneurs make when starting their own business is miscalculating how long it will take and how much it will cost to get it up and running. Just ask Kelly Beaulieu, the founder and chief operating officer of Canadian Prairie Garden Puree, who now has food industry giants lining up for

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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