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Extended Russian Export Ban May Open More Markets – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 9, 2010

Canola contracts traded on the ICE Futures Canada platform held within a rather narrow range during the week ended Sept. 2, bouncing around both sides of unchanged as any attempts to take values up were met with selling pressure. The weather issues across Western Canada could definitely be seen warranting some added strength in canola,

News, Poultry

U. S. Egg Contamination Unlikely In Canada: Industry – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Ron Friesen September 9, 2010

Arecent massive recall of contaminated eggs in the United States probably wouldn’t happen in Canada because conditions are different here, industry officials say. Strict biosecurity and food safety protocols for Canadian egg farmers guard against salmonella outbreaks which occurred last month in the U. S., said Laurent Souligny, Egg Farmers of Canada chairman. The U.

Cereals, Livestock

Better Feed Barley Bids Likely Post-Harvest – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 9, 2010

Feed barley bids in Western Canada should come under pressure during the harvest period, but are expected to show some strength further out as domestic buyers will need to compete with the higher-priced export market. “The feedlots don’t need a lot of grain today,” said Jim Beusekom of Marketplace Commodities at Lethbridge, adding that “the

Hogs, Livestock

Bringing A Bit Of Home For British Pork Lovers – for Sep. 9, 2010

September 9, 2010

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal. His columns will run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. When Alan and Nicola Irving set up their new business producing fresh British-style sausages and bacon, they knew they would be popular with ex-pat Brits like

Crops, Oilseeds

Soybeans A Bright Spot – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Allan Dawson September 9, 2010

Manitoba soybean growers are poised to harvest a great crop, God willing and the creek don’t rise. Despite the heavy rains this spring that destroyed or damaged cereals and canola across the province, there will be average to above-average soybean yields barring an early frost or other calamities, Brent Reid, a farm production manager with

Cereals, Crops

Harvest And Spring Both Too Wet – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Allan Dawson September 9, 2010

Harvest and seeding this year have something in common: too much rain. South-central Manitoba had heavy rains Aug. 30. While Morris received almost 100 mm, there were unofficial reports of close to five inches at Lowe Farm and south of Miami. Many areas received at least 25 mm, with others such as Dugald reporting almost

Crops, Forages

Sugar Beet Ruling Pressures USDA GMO Oversight – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Carey Gillam September 9, 2010

Proponents of tighter U. S. oversight of biotech crops say a court-ordered ban on genetically modified sugar beets is a key ruling that should lead to more thorough regulatory review of such crops. And they threatened further court action against the U. S. Department of Agriculture if the agency does not start examining the environmental

Country Crossroads, Hogs

An Apple A Day – for Sep. 9, 2010

September 9, 2010

Suddenly apples are everywhere. If you’re fortunate to have a few Prairie-hardy apple varieties grown to gnarly maturity around your homes, you’ll be enjoying the many different flavours and textures of homegrown apples right now. Eating Manitoba-grown apples is a pleasure we owe to the apple-breeding efforts of the Morden Research Station, where most of

Country Crossroads

Get In The Habit Of Choosing Healthy Snacks – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 9, 2010

Snacking sometimes has bad connotations. However, researchers have reported positive nutrition outcomes associated with snacking, especially among older adults and children. In a study of about 2,000 adults aged 65 or older, 84 per cent reported snacking. When the researchers analyzed their intake of several nutrients and calories, they reported that the snackers consumed more

Cereals, News

In Brief… – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Reuters September 9, 2010

Contractor dies in fall at greenhouse:An electrical contractor has died of injuries in a fall at Vanderveens’ Greenhouses, a major bedding plant and potted plant operation west of Carman, RCMP reported. The contractor, a 58-year-old man, was on a ladder propped up against a pole where he was unhooking hydro lines on the morning of

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip back, hogs gain

U.S. grains: Soy futures post biggest monthly gain in nearly five years on China trade optimism

Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

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