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Increasing food production not the answer to population growth

In developed countries people waste food by eating too much of it, causing health problems and additional social costs

By Shannon VanRaes March 25, 2015

It rots in fridges, in fields, on trucks and in stores — food. A lot of it. Enough to feed one billion people, according to Ralph Martin, Loblaw chair of the Sustainable Food Production program at the University of Guelph. Speaking at the University of Manitoba last week, Martin made the case that oft-repeated mantras

While some may think sitting is ideal, there are actually many health risks to a sedentary lifestyle.

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Do you sit most of the day?

Prairie Fare: No-Bake Snack Mix

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 20, 2015

I was anticipating food at a “breakfast meeting” and I was correct. Food is not available at every meeting I attend, so it is a welcome treat. I skipped breakfast in anticipation. When I arrived, I eyed the tray of caramel rolls and cinnamon rolls. I was kind of hungry. I opted for the cinnamon

Hogs

PHOTOS: A pork chop workshop

By Shannon VanRaes March 20, 2015

After seven years of conferences, Food Matters Manitoba decided to try a more hands-on event this year. It held a “Pork Chop Workshop” at The Food Studio in Winnipeg March 14, with participants learning how to take a hog carcass down to meal-sized portions. Manitoba Co-operator reporter Shannon VanRaes attended with her camera and recorded

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

How much protein do you need?

Prairie Fare: Slow-Cooker-Shredded Salsa Chicken Tacos

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 13, 2015

The other day, I was at the hair salon with my eyes closed and head propped over a sink. I was so relaxed that I was ready to take a power nap. Unfortunately, I could not help but overhear a discussion by strangers at the sink next to me. They were talking about their diets.

Cereals, Crops

Gluten strength improving, but customers remain concerned

After some recent soul-searching, Canada’s wheat industry seems intent on  restoring its reputation for quality and consistency

By Allan Dawson March 12, 2015

Canadian bread-making wheat, once considered the world’s best, is selling at a discount to American and Australian wheat, according to some southeast Asian customers. Thanks to a shift in varieties, Canadian wheat quality has improved since 2013 when some customers complained about low gluten strength in the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class. Meanwhile, the

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Where do you get your recipes?

Prairie Fare: Reduced-Fat Morning Glory Muffins

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 6, 2015

Let’s starting cooking!” I said with enthusiasm to my daughter. “Mom, what’s the difference between cooking and baking?” my 11-year-old daughter asked. We were about to bake some bread, so I think she was associating cookies and breads with baking. My husband chuckled when he saw me wrinkling my brow and pondering her question. Is

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Food preparation evolves as the family nest empties

Prairie Fare: Potato Soup Mix in a Jar

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 27, 2015

Mom, what college-credit class should I take next fall?” my 16-year-old daughter asked. I gulped. College? Already? My neighbour was surprised, too. “Are you going to be a senior in high school?” she asked my daughter. My daughter nodded, and I started feeling very sentimental. My brain did a “flash forward.” Before long, we will

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Save some bread with these tips

Prairie Fare: Chocolate Bread Pudding

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 20, 2015

Does the bread have seeds in it?” my 11-year-old daughter asked. “The bread has no seeds,” I responded as I flipped the slices of french toast on the griddle. I am well aware that my youngest child does not like bread with added ingredients such as seeds and nuts. Usually she picks out all the

Cereals, Crops

Everything you ever wanted to know about shipping grain to the U.S.

Online publication includes info on weight restrictions, phytosanitary certificates and more

By Allan Dawson February 17, 2015

Canadian and American grain companies have a new resource to assist them when buying or transhipping grain to or through each other’s countries. The goal is to expedite grain trading between the two nations and beyond following the elimination of the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk. “We’ve seen all sorts of border challenges in other

Root cyst nematode infection on soybeans

Crops, Oilseeds

Soybeans — it might be OK to go easy on the inoculant

MPGA tests also show little or no benefit in using fungicides

By John Morriss February 17, 2015

Plant your soybeans on wheat or corn stubble and aim for 140,000 to 150,000 plants per acre. Those were two of the recommendations from research results delivered by Manitoba Pulse Growers production specialist Kristen Podolsky to a meeting of the Brokenhead River Agricultural Conference here last week. Podolsky also said you might not need to

Daily Network News

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

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Increasing food production not the answer to population growth

Do you sit most of the day?

PHOTOS: A pork chop workshop

How much protein do you need?

Gluten strength improving, but customers remain concerned

Where do you get your recipes?

Food preparation evolves as the family nest empties

Save some bread with these tips

Everything you ever wanted to know about shipping grain to the U.S.

Soybeans — it might be OK to go easy on the inoculant

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