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Keystone Processing gets government fund injection

By Ron Friesen November 5, 2009

“This is about the future of the cattle industry here at home.” – kelly penner, keystone processing lans for a new beef-processing plant in Manitoba got a $17.5-million boost this week. The provincial government is investing up to $7.5 million in Keystone Processors Ltd., which will trigger as much as $10 million in loans from

Beef cattle, Livestock, Opinion

It’s Your Turn

By Laura Rance-Unger November 5, 2009

This week’s announcement of federal loans and another Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council investment to support Keystone Processors’ bid to become Manitoba’s largest federally inspected meat processor isn’t enough to turn the tide for this province’s struggling beef producers. But it’s a step in the right direction. The move by this company along with two smaller

Beef cattle, News

Beef Exporters Challenge U. S./ EU Deal

November 5, 2009

Australia and other beef exporters are concerned a deal settling a dispute over an EU ban on imports of hormone-treated beef has been slanted to favour U. S. suppliers. Raising the question unexpectedly at a meeting of the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement body Oct. 23, Australia said it welcomed assurances from Brussels that a

Beef cattle, News, Poultry

Stay-At-Home Consumers Bite Into Pricey Steaks

By Bob Burgdorfer November 5, 2009

Meat-loving consumers in the United States are eating out less, but they are not forgoing taste and quality as researchers have found that more restaurant-quality prime-and choice-grade steaks are being served on family dinner tables. Beginning in 2008, cash-strapped consumers shifted to at-home dining. As a result, with restaurant business on the decline, meat companies

Beef cattle, News

Big Macs Come From Canadian Beef

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 5, 2009

McDonald’s Canada and the cattle industry’s Beef Information Centre (BIC) are countering what they say is an Internet hoax claiming the fast-food chain sources its beef from poorly regulated foreign countries. “McDonald’s Canada proudly supports the Canadian beef industry,” says Jeff Kroll, senior vice-president, National Supply Chain, at McDonald’s Canada. Throughout Canada, McDonald’s serves approximately

Beef cattle, Livestock

Australia’s New BSE Policy Seen As Strong Signal

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 29, 2009

Australia’s decision to allow beef from countries with “controlled risk” status for BSE may be symbolically important for Canada. Australia’s Agriculture and Health ministries announced Oct. 20 that the country will “adjust” its food import policies for beef and beef products starting March 1, 2010. Countries that have had BSE in their herds but want

Country Crossroads

Recipe Swap – for Oct. 8, 2009

October 8, 2009

We love getting your recipes! If you’re looking for a specific recipe and think our readers might have it, send us your requests and we’ll publish them. Side Dishes GLAZED VEGETABLES Did you know there are literally hundreds of different types of honey that can be produced, each from its own nectar source, with its

Country Crossroads

Side Dishes

October 8, 2009

RECIPE SWAP We love getting your recipes! If you’re looking for a specific recipe and think our readers might have it, send us your requests and we’ll publish them. GLAZED VEGETABLES Did you know there are literally hundreds of different types of honey that can be produced, each from its own nectar source, with its

Beef cattle, News, Poultry

In Brief… – for Sep. 24, 2009

September 24, 2009

Food aid budgets crash: Food aid is at a 20-year low despite the number of critically hungry people soaring this year to its highest level ever. Josette Sheeran, UN World Food Programme’s (WFP) executive director said the number of hungry people passed one billion this year for the first time, adding the UN has barely

Beef cattle, Livestock

Market Access Secretariat Ready

By Ron Friesen August 27, 2009

“There haven’t been the resources available to go and attack the world.” – TED HANEY, CBEF Anewly created federal agency to develop new foreign markets for Canadian agricultural products should be fully operational by September 30. The Agricultural Market Access Secretariat (AMAS) expects to have staff hired by September 15 amid high expectations for new

Daily Network News

Women who fed a nation

U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on China demand hopes; corn and wheat rebound

U.S. livestock: Hogs rebound, cattle hit upward limits

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