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Crumbling river infrastructure is putting pressure on the ability of the U.S. to meet grain market demand.
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

Wooden dams and river jams: U.S. strains to ship record grains

In a story familiar to Prairie farmers, the U.S. grain-handling system is creaking under a heavy load

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America’s worst traffic jam this fall occurred on the Ohio River, where a line of about 50 miles of boats hauling grains and other products turned into a water-borne parking lot, as ship captains waited for the river to reopen. Such delays are worsening on the nation’s waterways, which are critical to commerce for the
Farmer Walking Through Field Checking Wheat Crop
Cereals, Crops

This spring be wheat variety aware

CWRS and CPSR wheats you seed in the spring could be in the CNHR class when you combine them in the fall

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Western farmers should review which wheat varieties they intend to sow next spring — because come harvest some could be in a different class. On Aug. 1, 2018, 25 wheats in the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class and four in the Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) class will move to the Canada Northern Hard
If you have a plan it’s less likely your leftovers will languish in the fridge until they’ve spoiled.
Recipe Swap

Plan-overs beat leftovers

Prairie Fare: By planning ahead you can minimize food waste by creating new dishes

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What do you think?” my husband asked as I took a taste of the piping hot casserole. “It’s kind of bland. It needs more pepper,” I said a little too quickly. I noticed his expression resembled that of a sad puppy. I had criticized the entree he made. Note to self: Always compliment the cook.
Hot Cocoa Mix Snowman.
Other, Recipe Swap

Gifts from the kitchen

Prairie Fare: Giving gifts from the kitchen is a fun way to share a little of yourself with others this holiday season

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If you prefer the kitchen to the mall, you still have plenty of time to make homemade edible gifts for the people on your list. Your recipients will appreciate a tasty treat and be touched by the sentiment and creativity you put into their gift. And you get to reminisce about each recipient while you’re
Al and Johanna McLauchlan operate a family-owned business north of The Pas producing birch syrup and other value-added forest-derived products.
Country Crossroads

Northern business owners share startup story

Al and Johanna McLauchlan built a successful company tapping birch trees — and consumer interest in natural foods

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It all began with a half a cup. That’s how much syrup Alan and Johanna McLauchlan produced back in 2004 when they tried tapping a few birch trees for the first time. It would ultimately lead the couple, who lives about an hour’s drive north of The Pas, to found their own company and produce
Carryover and low quotas lead to Chinchillas?
Our History

Carryover and low quotas lead to Chinchillas?

Our History: November, 1969

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A combination of low prices and low quotas resulting from a huge Canadian and world wheat carryover in 1969 meant tough times for farmers, and this ad in our Nov. 13 issue invited them to diversify by getting into the Chinchilla ranching business. However, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool president E.K. Turner told his annual meeting that
Traceability changes to jumpstart enforcement in livestock movement reporting
Beef cattle, Livestock

Traceability changes to jumpstart enforcement in livestock movement reporting

Manitoba producers without a premise 
ID might find it hard to ship livestock once 
the Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
announces traceability changes 
expected next spring

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The countdown is on for Manitoba beef producers to get a premise ID or risk being unable to ship cattle to feedlots. The beef industry is one of several (including sheep and poultry) facing changes by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency within the next year. The CFIA has promised tighter controls over livestock traceability and
Soybean Field
Markets, Oilseeds, Opinion

Opinion: Are U.S. soybean exports meeting market expectations?

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Although robust world soybean demand and competitive advantages have allowed the United States to surpass early-season export forecasts for four years in a row, market watchers wonder if this is the year that will break the mould. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly soybean export figures have consistently met or exceeded analyst estimates so far.
Cookies are delicious, but unbaked dough is unsafe for a number of reasons.
Recipe Swap

Tasting cookie dough is hazardous for new reasons

Flour and some other grain-based foods have also been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks

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Do you ever taste cookie dough? Licking the mixing spoon or pinching a chunk of batter from the bowl can be tempting. If you said “yes, I taste raw cookie dough,” give yourself a pat on the back for your honesty. Now I need to tell you to avoid the temptation of tasting raw doughs
Wheat bids fall along with U.S. futures
Grain Markets, Markets

Wheat bids fall along with U.S. futures

While the futures fell, many locations saw a rising basis

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada fell slightly for the week ending Nov. 17, following decreases in the United States markets. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 per cent protein CWRS) wheat prices were down $3 to $5 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from

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