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Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

October 17, 2012

In response to the Sept. 20 letter, “What about donkeys?” seeking more information about livestock protection options, the livestock protection animals that you choose have a lot to do with: What you like; What is available; What you are willing to pay for; What your fencing or physical setup is (close to town, very rural,

Beef cattle, Opinion

Beef sector needs a better marketing strategy if it is to meet its export potential

September 22, 2012

(CAPI) Canada’s beef sector needs a robust, long-term strategy – and a sustained commitment to execute the strategy – if it wishes to secure its place as a competitive force in domestic and global markets. For this report, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) undertook a comprehensive study of Canada’s beef sector. The feedback indicates

Opinion

Multiple predicaments: One core solution

By Daryll E. Ray, Harwood D. Schaffer September 18, 2012

The livestock industry and others that use corn as key input are calling on Congress and the administration to modify or suspend the ethanol mandate for the 2012 corn crop. Pressure for modifying the mandate is also coming from a hunger community that is fearful that a further rise in corn prices will trigger an

Opinion

Production destruction leads to demand destruction

By Daryll E. Ray, Harwood D. Schaffer August 21, 2012

Analyst/corn farmer Jerry Gulke recently talked about the impact of the drought that has now spread over more than half the country on this year’s corn crop. He characterized the situation faced by farmers as production destruction. No one can disagree with that description. A July 29, 2012 article written by Chris Lusvardi of the

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Opinion, Other livestock

The reasons behind the lamb market collapse

By Gord Schroeder August 10, 2012

“What’s going on with the lamb prices?” This is a very common question as of late. Slaughter lamb prices were very high last year, which translates into high lamb prices in stores. This normally creates consumer resistance and consumption declines. A moderation in prices would be required once again to increase consumption. This is the

Cereals, Opinion

The prime minister honours CWB protesters for fighting unjust law

August 10, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks while at an event in Kindersley, Sask., Aug. 1 to celebrate the government’s victory in eliminating the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk. What a great day this is. It’s a great day for western Canadian farmers — a great day for all who have

Opinion

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church

By Edward Ledohowski August 10, 2012

The region south of Riding Mountain National Park has been described by historical geographers as  possessing the greatest concentration of eastern European-style churches on the North American continent

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is situated approximately 12 km northeast of Oakburn in the Dolyny district in the heart of the picturesque, rolling landscape of the province’s South Riding Mountain “pothole” region. In addition to its outstanding natural beauty, the region has been described by historical geographers as likely possessing the greatest

News, Opinion

Heat waves emphasize need for retooled climate research

By Gerard Wynn July 30, 2012

A major heat wave and drought has sent world grain prices skyrocketing for a second of three summers suggesting it is time to address supply through repurposed climate research. Tackling high food prices among the leading G20 nations has so far bent on fixing demand issues, including grain trading, export bans and the role of

Dairy cattle, Livestock, Opinion

Canadian dairy industry is a source of pride

By Randall Affleck July 21, 2012

Iam proud of Canada’s national agriculture policy for dairy — supply management. Like many rural initiatives of the past, it has deep co-operative roots that have nurtured the development of a viable, modern dairy sector in every region of Canada. It provides the degree of discipline and organization necessary for dairy farmers in the organized

Crops, News, Opinion

An innovative way to encourage agricultural development

By Paul Hagerman July 20, 2012

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is always looking for creative ways to fight hunger. That’s why the organization welcomes a new idea announced by the G20 at its recent meeting in Mexico that offers rewards for companies that can solve certain food-related problems. Called AgResults, the new program offers incentives to the private sector to pursue new

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Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

Beef sector needs a better marketing strategy if it is to meet its export potential

Multiple predicaments: One core solution

Production destruction leads to demand destruction

The reasons behind the lamb market collapse

The prime minister honours CWB protesters for fighting unjust law

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church

Heat waves emphasize need for retooled climate research

Canadian dairy industry is a source of pride

An innovative way to encourage agricultural development

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