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Cereals, Oilseeds, Opinion

The Question Now, Is How?

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The federal Conservatives made no secret of their plans to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly if given a majority. Canadians, including the vast majority of Prairie farmers, gave them the mandate. So no one should be surprised if they do what they said they would, despite the results of CWB director elections. You don’t
Cereals, Opinion

Letters – for May. 12, 2011

As reported in theManitoba Co-operator,some time ago (24 Dec. 2009), Ron Friesen tells us that Canada has joined an international network devoted to helping farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is an interesting vision and undertaking, for today’s industrial food production methods all have a bearing on global warming. So after doing some research, I
Cereals, Opinion

Time To Call It Quits

Can the Canadian Wheat Board survive without the “single desk?” Anyone considering the question would do well to consider the following: Why should the Canadian Wheat Board absorb the cost of branding Canadian wheat, absorb the cost of promotion and working on sales of Canadian wheat, absorb the cost of dealing with trade issues; absorb
Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock

High Prices May Push Bacon Off Menus

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The recent royal wedding celebrations at London’s Buckingham Palace featured bacon sandwiches on the menu for the morning after the night before. The fact that bacon featured so prominently alongside other delicacies in such revered surroundings is quite fitting given that bacon prices are closing in on all-time highs and look set to continue pressing
Livestock, Poultry

Tornadoes Blast Chicken Farms

Tornadoes and violent storms destroyed 200 chicken houses that held up to four million chickens in Alabama. Alabama is No. 3 U.S. chicken producer, and has about 14,000 chicken houses that hold approximately 200 million chickens. Power outages and loss of drinking water could worsen the situation, officials said. Tyson Foods Inc. and Pilgrim’s Pride
Beef cattle, Livestock

The Big Chill

Barbecues are sitting idle across the U.S. as unseasonably cold, damp weather keeps people cooking indoors. “We are not going to invest in good steaks just to cook them on top of the stove,” Mary Jane Kasper of suburban Chicago said. That attitude has been typical this spring as cookouts have been rained out from
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Optimizing Stand Establishment In Less-Than-Optimal Conditions

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When seeding is delayed, optimizing stand establishment becomes imperative to achieving maximum yield. Remember, planting date is only one of many yield-influencing factors. The following tips can assist in maximizing seedling emergence and establishment. AVOID “MUDDING” IT IN Manage crop residue, drive on firm fields, and leave the drowned-out spots to dry. Early seeding favours
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

CWB Single Desk To End, But When?

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It’s not a question of if, but when Stephen Harper’s majority Conservative government will kill the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly over western Canadian wheat and barley. The Tories have promised since 2006 to abolish the CWB’s statutory single desk, but were stymied until winning 167 seats in the May 2 election, giving them a solid
Forages, Livestock

Manitoba Forage Seed Grower Joins Anti-Monsanto Legal Action

In the age of patent protection, there’s lots of precedent for corporate giants suing farmers – but few farmers willing to take on the corporations. Well, meet Paul Gregory. He is among 60 farmers, producer groups and seed companies suing Monsanto Co. by challenging its patents on genetically modified seed. Gregory, who owns Interlake Forage

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