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EU Approves GM Potato For Industrial Use

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The European Union’s decision on Mar. 3 to approve commercial production of the potato Amflora containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) developed by German group BASF will open the way for sowings of the potato this year, BASF said. “The way is now clear for commercial cultivation of Amflora this year,” said Peter Eckes, president of
Cereals, Crops

CWB Returns $7.1 Billion To Farmers

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“As we go forward we recognize it’s something we have to keep our eye on… to manage them (costs) to a reasonable… cost per tonne.” – BRITA CHELL Western Canadian grain farmers earned a near-record $7.1 billion from sales made through the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) in the 2008-09 crop year that ended last July
Cereals, Crops

Wheat Makes Some People Sick

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Wheat is hailed as the main ingredient in the “staff of life,” but it makes about 14 per cent of North Americans sick, a recent industry meeting was told. That’s not the best news for Canadian farmers who grow more acres of wheat than any other crop, or North American flour millers who want people
Cereals, Crops

Changes Proposed For Canada Western Red Winter Wheat Class

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Proposed changes to wheat classifications would increase Canada’s ability to compete with American winter wheat in the international market, a discussion paper presented to the recent varietal registration meetings says. Four “generic” winter wheat varieties might be moved to the new general purpose class and a fifth be graded Canada Feed, according to a discussion
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Organic Sector Receives Federal Funds

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The federal government is investing $170,000 into Canada’s organic sector to help with quality development and marketing. “We want to give Canadian farmers and processors a competitive edge in the organic sector and help them meet consumer demands at home and abroad by providing organic products of the highest standards,” said Gail Shea, minister of
Cereals, News

Brewer, Farmers Team Up

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Beer was flowing freely at the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) recently in celebration of a unique project that’s putting more money in malting barley growers’ pockets, encouraging sustainable production and improving a brewers’ beer and bottom line. Don’t fret, the bill won’t be coming off farmers’ final payments. A keg of “Biggar Beer” was donated
Country Crossroads

Fluorescent Light Keeps Spinach Strong To The Finish

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Supermarket lights help keep spinach fresh and producing new vitamins, U. S. government researchers reported Mar. 3. The surprising findings should apply to other fresh vegetables and may offer insights into how to keep produce fresher longer, the researchers reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. They may also suggest ways to boost
Country Crossroads

Recipes Sought

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RECIPE SWAP Money is tight for many small rural congregations. What regularly feeds small churches’ coffers, aside from parishioners’ weekly offerings, are the proceeds from small groups of women, who, year in and year out, feed their community and fund raise the much-needed cash. The women of Riverton-Hnausa Lutheran Church are an example. As of
News, Oilseeds

In Briefs continued from page 2 – for Mar. 11, 2010

Correction: W434 is a new winter wheat from Rob Graf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada adapted to Manitoba and was recently supported for registration. Its winter wheat survival is rated similar to Radiant and CDC Falcon. Incorrect information appeared last week. Joint effort: The University of Manitoba and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives have

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