No more weed and feed:
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency, with the support of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, has decided to uncouple the fertilizer-pesticide combination products intended for lawn and turf uses. The date of last sale for these products will be December 31, 2012. Based on consultation with the provinces, experts and registrants, the PMRA has concluded that fertilizer-pesticide combination products for lawn and turf uses do not support the goals of best practices for pest management in turf. Energizer: Ray Redfern of Redfern Farm Services – also known as the “Energizer Bunny of Agriculture” has been inducted into the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) hall of fame.
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The award considers customer service and satisfaction; effective employee relations; business innovation, efficiency and safety; environmental stewardship; and community and industry leadership. Redfern was recognized as a pioneer, mentor and confidant with almost universal agreement that it is his big heart, endless energy and irrepressible optimism. Deadline extended: The deadline to apply for a loan under the Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve program has been extended from March 1 to March 26, 2010.
In addition to the deadline extension for applications under the Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program, the government is also increasing its share of the risk to 90 per cent on loans used to repay advances received under the Advance Payments Program. This change will translate in an increase of the reserve allocated to each financial institution to cover potential loan losses.
– AAFC release Correction: A story in the Feb. 25 issue of the Co-operator incorrectly identified Peter Clark of the Ottawa firm of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates as a trade lawyer. Clark is an international trade strategist and a former Canadian trade negotiator, but he is not a lawyer.
