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New CWB focuses on Western Canada

By Allan Dawson July 12, 2012

But it can now extend its reach Starting Aug. 1 the new CWB will be able to buy and sell grain of any type from anywhere in Canada, but its immediate focus is its traditional territory — Western Canada. “We have no immediate plans to do business in other parts of Canada,” CWB spokesperson Maureen

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Recipe Swap, July 5: It’s the taste!

By Lorraine Stevenson July 12, 2012

Opening soon! That’s what most fruit farmers were saying early last week when I checked the Prairie Fruit Growers Association website. By now, many will be open — unless we’ve had an unexpected turn of weather recently. This year you may spot on pails, aprons or baskets a bright reminder of why you eagerly anticipate

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Poultry

Quebec beef processor bankruptcy claims mount

By Jim Romahn July 12, 2012

A Manitoba company is among several creditors seeking payment from the Ontario Beef Financial Protection Program in relation to the bankruptcy of Levinoff-Colbex of Longueuil, Que. on May 31. So far 11 claims totalling $950,000 have been filed, including one from P. Quintaine and Son Ltd., of Brandon for $137,150. Quebec farmers pressured Levinoff to

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Ottawa allocates $349 million for voluntary CWB

By Allan Dawson July 12, 2012

The money, similar to what the former  directors estimated,  will cover open-market  transition costs

The federal government will spend up to $349 million to cover the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) extraordinary costs as it moves to an open market Aug. 1. “The CWB must be as nimble, flexible and efficient as possible without being encumbered with costs related to the past,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said at a news

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Dry heat helps fields recover from excess moisture

By Manitoba Agriculture July 12, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary The continuing warm and dry weather conditions are advancing crops, allowing producers to make good progress with haying operations, and permitting herbicide and fungicide applications to continue. Strong weather systems passed through parts of the Southwest, Northwest and Central Regions causing damage to trees and farm infrastructure. Only impact to crops noted

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Canola council names new VP of production

July 12, 2012

A familiar face in canola research has joined the Canola Council of Canada as its new vice-president of crop production. Curtis Rempel, who has been serving as acting director of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba, will join the council July 17. Rempel is stepping into the position

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Appearance and reality: Are U.S. varieties higher yielding?

By Allan Dawson June 30, 2012

Now that they’ve achieved their goal of ending the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers are training their sights on their next target — the Canadian wheat registration system. In a recent advertisement the WCWGA says farmers should have access to higher-yielding varieties to meet the demand for mid-quality or feed/ethanol markets,

Cereals, Opinion

Being right can feel wrong

By Laura Rance-Unger June 30, 2012

There are times in life when you like to be proven wrong, like when you take your wailing newborn to the hospital emergency ward in the middle of the night fearing something is terribly amiss. In that situation, it’s a huge relief to be told you are mistaken. And there are times when any pleasure

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Appeal Court upholds “marketing freedom” law

By Allan Dawson June 30, 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz didn’t break the law by introducing legislation to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled. “We are pleased with this decision,” Ritz said in an email. In December, Federal Court Justice Douglas Campbell agreed with the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board that Ritz breached

Cereals, News

Canadian Grain Commission preparing for its next 100 years

By Allan Dawson June 30, 2012

Higher fees, outside inspectors, and mandate change in the works,  and changes to wheat variety registration may follow

Major changes are coming to the Canadian Grain Commission. “We’ve been around 100 years,” said CGC chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson. “If we want to be relevant for the next 100 years we have to make some changes to adapt to an industry that’s changing very quickly so we’re… providing the right services at that right

Daily Network News

Conservative MP introduces bill to speed approvals of seeds, fertilizers

ICE Weekly: More to canola price gains than Middle East war

CBOT Weekly: U.S. trade monitoring crops, weather

Tag Archives Food and drink

New CWB focuses on Western Canada

Recipe Swap, July 5: It’s the taste!

Quebec beef processor bankruptcy claims mount

Ottawa allocates $349 million for voluntary CWB

Dry heat helps fields recover from excess moisture

Canola council names new VP of production

Appearance and reality: Are U.S. varieties higher yielding?

Being right can feel wrong

Appeal Court upholds “marketing freedom” law

Canadian Grain Commission preparing for its next 100 years

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