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Aflatoxin corn allowed in U.S. livestock feed

Aflatoxin contamination prompted a series of U.S. 
pet food and livestock feed recalls last December

Reuters / The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow grain handlers in Iowa and Illinois to blend corn containing aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic substance, with other grain to make animal feed. Aflatoxin is the byproduct of a corn mold that tends to spread in drought years. Following the worst drought in the Corn
Crops, Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

U.S. farm law expires amidst Congressional standoff

Reuters / Expiration of U.S. farm law on Oct. 1, shutting off dairy supports and putting 2013 crop subsidies in limbo, was expected to cause pain for some farmers and frustration for many, but programs like food stamps and crop insurance will roll on, analysts said. U.S. government funding is assured through March 2013 for
Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Harvest nears completion, pastures are done

Weekly Provincial Summary  Good harvest weather allowed for excellent harvest progress across Manitoba. Harvest continues on the remaining flax, soybean, grain and silage corn, industrial hemp, alfalfa seed and potato acres.  Sunflower harvest is just underway across Manitoba.  The earliest seeded winter wheat has emerged but precipitation would help with germination and stand establishment.  Precipitation
Cereals, Crops, News

Food bank donations urged

Staff / In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux are encouraging Canadians to generously donate to their local food banks. Lemieux joined Turkey Farmers of Canada Chair Mark Davies at the Ottawa Food Bank last week to present a $50,000 donation to Food Banks Canada. This
Cereals, Crops, News

New website for info on Prairie checkoffs

The Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) recently launched a new website to help western Canadian grain farmers and buyers better understand the new collection system for the wheat and barley checkoff. The website, www.wheatbarleycheckoff.com, provides information about the checkoff, the remittance process, reporting procedures and answers frequently asked questions. In accordance with the federal “Regulations Respecting
Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

IGC cuts forecasts for global maize, wheat crops

Reuters / A sharp decline in prospects for the European Union’s maize crop is set to further tighten supplies in a market where prices have already hit record highs this year, the International Grains Council forecast Sept. 28. The IGC, in a monthly report, cut its forecast for global maize production in 2012-13 by 5.1
Livestock, News

Inhumane treatment documented again

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California processor Central Valley Meat Co. is the subject of a recent Internet animal cruelty video released by anti-meat organization “Compassion over Killing.” The video captured instances of inhumane handling practices that are not condoned by the beef and cattle industry or the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended
Forages, Livestock

New Ranchers’ Forum targets wider audience

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It’s time to move beyond just moving cattle, say organizers. The Manitoba Forage Council’s annual Grazing School, an event that in years past showcased the latest advances in pasture and forage production, has been renamed Ranchers’ Forum to reflect a new focus aimed at incorporating more aspects of livestock production. “Basically, we’re looking at a
Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

New flax growers website

The Manitoba Flax Growers Association has launched a new website to provide price and marketing information, industry news and research updates. The new web address is www.mfga.ca. “Our vision is a sustainable, vibrant industry with premium prices so Manitoba farmers choose to grow flax,” said association chair Eric Fridfinnson in a release. “Our new website
Hogs, Livestock, News

No solutions in sight as feds, pork industry talk

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Assistance to help hog farmers survive the current bout of high feed costs and low prices has yet to materialize, says Martin Rice, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council. Driven by soaring feed costs from this summer’s drought and high profile bankruptcies, the council has been holding discussions with Agriculture Canada on what kind

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