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Canadian vegetable growers say they need to meet changing demand for new crops like sweet potato and bok choy.

Produce sector needs help with CFIA changes

Low margins in the industry leave little capacity to cover rising research costs if an existing formula is scrapped

By Alex Binkley November 30, 2016

Sweeping regulatory changes at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and limited funds for research are among the challenges facing fruit and vegetable growers, says Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. “The foundation for Canada’s fresh produce supply chain is made up of approximately 25,000 small-, medium- and large-size farms that produce vegetables,

Beef cattle, Livestock

Alberta Beef Producers call for TB financial support

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 4, 2016

With cattle under quarantine in parts of Alberta after a TB case was discovered in an animal from that province at a U.S. slaughter facility, the bills are starting to stack up. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) recently said in an online publication that a significant number of herds have been quarantined and the producers notified.

The CFIA spends much of its time and budget on inspection and regulation of meat-processing plants.

National news

Action finally in sight on CFIA modernization

Changes were first promised more than five years ago  but were derailed by a federal election

By Alex Binkley October 26, 2016

After a five-year gestation period, proposed changes to modernize the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are about to arrive at the delivery room. Speaking to the annual meeting of the Canadian Meat Council, Health Minister Jane Philpott said publication of the changes in the Canada Gazette is imminent. The government publishes proposed regulatory changes in Part

News, Pulses

Another fumigation derogation granted

After years of six-month-long port-of-origin fumigation reprieves, Pulse Canada wants certainty

By Shannon VanRaes October 12, 2016

The Canadian pulse industry has been granted another stop-gap extension for a key fumigation requirement, but nobody is mistaking this development for a permanent solution. India, a key market for the crops, fears shipments could be contaminated with nematodes, something they say could put their domestic crops at risk. Therefore they require shipments to be

PEDv most often is fatal in very young piglets.

Hogs, Livestock, Local news

Province confirms the 10th case of PEDv

Ten cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been confirmed in Manitoba since May 26

By Jennifer Paige October 4, 2016

The number of confirmed cases of on-farm porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in Manitoba has officially entered the double digits and more are expected to arise over the next few months. “We are entering the season now where it is getting cooler and damper and those are the ideal conditions for this disease to spread.

Anita Gilmer, acting national manager of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency spoke on the new Weed Seed Order during the recently held Canadian Seed Growers’ Association’s annual general meeting in early July.

Crops

Changes to the CFIA’s weed seed classifications

A new Weed Seed Order listing prohibited species takes effect November 1

By Jennifer Paige August 3, 2016

The Canadian seed trade is being reminded to watch for changes to the CFIA’s Weed Seed Order (WSO), which specifies which species are allowable in pedigreed seed. “When we are purchasing seed at a time when the new WSO is coming into effect, it is best to mention in your purchasing contracts that the product

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay speaks to reporters at the Maple Leaf plant in Winnipeg.

Livestock, News

Swine trucks will continue to be washed in the U.S.

PEDv concerns continue as agriculture minister refuses to reinstate emergency truck-washing protocol

By Shannon VanRaes August 3, 2016

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says he will rely on the expertise of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency when it comes to truck-washing regulations. Speaking to reporters following a recent announcement in Winnipeg, the minister said he recognizes that pork producers and processors want to wash livestock trailers in Canada and not the United States,

Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

News

Agriculture minister backs freer domestic trade

Canada loves international trade but has domestic barriers

By Alex Binkley July 13, 2016

Dismantling internal trade barriers will make Canada more competitive and is a priority for the federal government. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay told the Senate during his scheduled appearance for question period he’s been hearing about the issue since he was first elected in 1998, and it’s past time for change. “We’re big on international trade

News

Industry applauds Canada-U.S. food safety deal but seeks details

The agreement covers existing programs, but both countries are in the process of developing new standards

By Alex Binkley July 5, 2016

Food that’s safe in Canada is now also considered safe in the U.S. and vice versa. That’s the bottom line after Canada and the United States have signed a food safety recognition agreement. It formally states the existing food safety systems of the two nations provide similar levels of protection to consumers. Farm and food

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Keeping PEDv out

Plus, restoring prison farms to be studied

By Laura Rance-Unger June 16, 2016

Is it a coincidence that three Manitoba hog operations have experienced outbreaks of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) within weeks after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinstated protocols for washing trucks returning from the U.S.? We think not. During the height of the PEDv outbreak in the U.S. two years ago, the CFIA suspended a

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower

U.S. grains: Soy futures dip as traders await China sales; corn, wheat sag

Seeds Canada announces Dan Wright as new CEO

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