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CFIA temporarily closes XL plant

By David Ljunggren, Rod Nickel October 10, 2012

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has temporarily shut one of the country’s largest meatpacking plants after contaminated beef products, that were distributed across Canada and the United States, are believed to have sickened several people. The operators of privately held XL Foods’ plant in Brooks, Alberta have not done enough to prevent contamination by

Cereals, Crops, News

End of CWB monopoly lures largest U.S. farm co-op north

October 10, 2012

Reuters / CHS Inc., the largest U.S. farm co-operative, plans to acquire farm retail supplier DynAgra Corp., continuing its steady move into the newly opened Western Canada grain market. Minnesota-based CHS says it will operate its new division under the name CHS DynAgra. DynAgra has four Alberta sales offices, and sells fertilizer, chemicals and seed.

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

IGC cuts forecasts for global maize, wheat crops

October 10, 2012

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

Cereals, Crops, News

CWB court battle rages on

By Allan Dawson October 10, 2012

The ongoing legal battle over the removal of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly is starting to resemble a courtroom version of ping pong. The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to put an end to the legal wrangling, but the group of farmers known as the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

New flax growers website

October 10, 2012

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

By Alex Binkley October 10, 2012

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

Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Puratone, Big Sky in receivership

By Shannon VanRaes September 22, 2012

Industry observers are worried processors could soon be scrambling for hogs as two of Canada’s largest producers tipped over the financial ledge last week and governments refused to ride to the rescue. “Obviously the challenge that we currently face is producers are exiting the business,” Jason Manness, director of procurement at Maple Leaf Foods said

Country Crossroads, Oilseeds, Recipe Swap

Recipe Swap: September is supper time

By Lorraine Stevenson September 22, 2012

If you’re sorry summer is over, don’t be. Fall in Manitoba is a demanding time, but it’s also pure pleasure, with its dusky sunsets and crisp colours, and lots going on in our communities. This past Sunday was the third annual Open Farm Day, with 51 host farms welcoming visitors. This year’s event also featured

Country Crossroads

Waste not, want not — and yes, that includes zucchini

By Donna Gamache September 22, 2012

I grew up on a farm in the ’50s, where nothing was wasted — because, of course, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” This is a habit I cannot give up, even though today money in our household is a little more plentiful. The “throwaway society” of the 21st century doesn’t exist for me. I cannot

Beef cattle, Crops, Hogs, Livestock, News, Weather

U.S. drought heading from croplands to the meat counter

By P.J. Huffstutter, Theopolis Waters September 22, 2012

The worst drought to hit U.S. cropland in more than half a century could soon leave Americans reaching deeper into their pockets to fund a luxury that people in few other countries enjoy: affordable meat. Drought-decimated fields have pushed grain prices sky high, and the rising feed costs have prompted some livestock producers to liquidate

Daily Network News

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Canadian finance minister talks supply chain integrity, pork tariffs with Chinese vice premier

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

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CFIA temporarily closes XL plant

End of CWB monopoly lures largest U.S. farm co-op north

IGC cuts forecasts for global maize, wheat crops

CWB court battle rages on

New flax growers website

Puratone, Big Sky in receivership

Recipe Swap: September is supper time

Waste not, want not — and yes, that includes zucchini

U.S. drought heading from croplands to the meat counter

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