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Why have hens in your backyard?

By Paul Chorney November 21, 2012

I spent my earliest years growing up in the north end of Winnipeg on Alfred Ave. My memories of that time are of a rich and vital neighbourhood life. We lived next door to Mrs. Lomow’s grocery store, which in addition to stocking fresh produce, seemed to a young boy to be a centre of

Hogs, Livestock, News

Exodus feared with new EU pig welfare rules in force Jan. 1

By Sybille De La Hamaide November 9, 2012

Reuters / Europe’s pregnant pigs will be happier next year but pork eaters will pay more and some breeders will go out of business as new porcine welfare rules compound the spiralling cost of the cereals for animal feed. Sow stalls, the metal cages used to hem in pregnant pigs and make them easier to

Cereals, News

New study says productivity gains reshaping agriculture

By Alex Binkley November 9, 2012

Canadian farmers have become a lot more productive in the past 15 years, according to a new study by BMO Bank of Montreal. “With the quantity of land devoted to farming relatively stable and reliance on government support generally in decline, the industry is truly doing more with less,” said David Rinneard, the bank’s national

Cereals, Oilseeds, Opinion

Soy in the wheat flour? Soy what?

By Ronald Doering October 26, 2012

Most wheat and wheat-derived food products sold in Canadian grocery stores today contain soy that is undeclared on the label. Yes, you read that right. Because of farming operations with common storage facilities, and shared harvesting and transportation equipment, most wheat products contain detectable levels of soy. This contamination is adventitious and largely unavoidable with

International news, News

Jordan FTA could open doors to more Middle East sales

By Alex Binkley October 17, 2012

A new trade deal with Jordan may open doors for Canadian food products in the Middle East. “While the immediate trade gains don’t appear large, we feel there is strategic potential here,” said Richard Phillips, executive director of Grain Growers of Canada. “Jordan acts as a trading and distribution hub in the Middle East with

Country Crossroads, News

New food products head to school

By Lorraine Stevenson September 17, 2012

New food products head to school NuEats brand part of Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network’s effort to promote functional foods made from Manitoba-grown ingredients Barley waffles and tortilla chips, a yogurt-granola bar, and sundaes topped with saskatoons and oatmeal are some of the made-in-Manitoba foods headed to university this month — for a taste test. If

Opinion

Multiple predicaments: One core solution

By Daryll E. Ray, Harwood D. Schaffer September 18, 2012

The livestock industry and others that use corn as key input are calling on Congress and the administration to modify or suspend the ethanol mandate for the 2012 corn crop. Pressure for modifying the mandate is also coming from a hunger community that is fearful that a further rise in corn prices will trigger an

Country Crossroads

Tips and questions

By Reena Nerbas August 21, 2012

Dear Reena, I just discovered a method for freezing peaches and it is a wonderful time and mess saver. This works the same way as freezing whole tomatoes and it is so easy! Just freeze the whole peach, with skin and all, and when it is time to use it, run it under hot water

Country Crossroads, Oilseeds, Recipe Swap

Recipe Swap, Aug. 9

By Lorraine Stevenson August 10, 2012

RecipeSwap New rules for labelling help those with allergies Reading the label on food products just got easier for those living with allergies or celiac disease — and squinting at the fine print. Last week Health Canada unveiled new rules for what must be declared on food labels so you can tell at a glance

Country Crossroads, News

Have fun — stay healthy

By Barb Galbraith June 30, 2012

Summer in Manitoba means plenty of fun outdoor events. From small local fairs to the Red River Ex in Winnipeg, people consume a great deal of food from temporary venues. The tasty offerings vary, but all vendors must meet the criteria set by the local health inspector’s office to protect the public from foodborne illnesses.

Daily Network News

USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January

Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

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