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GMO Crops Planted In 29 Countries In 2010

Global plantings of biotech crops increased 10 per cent last year, continuing steady growth over the past decade that has been spurred by concerns about feeding a growing world population, according to an industry analysis. While the United States remains the largest user of genetically modified seeds, Brazil posted the biggest growth, with plantings rising
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Worries Aside, U.S. Has “Foot On The Gas” On Ethanol

The United States “can do it all” – turn more corn into ethanol without running short of food, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Feb. 24, as oil prices soared and the government raised its forecast of food price increases this year. “There is no reason for us to take the foot off the gas,” said
Cereals, News

FAO Warns On Oil As World Food Prices Hit Record

Global food prices hit a record high in February, the United Nations said March 3, warning that fresh oil price spikes and stockpiling by importers keen to head off popular unrest would hit already volatile cereal markets. Rising food prices are a growing global concern, partly fuelling the protests which toppled the rulers of Tunisia
Country Crossroads

More Southwestern Manitobans Are Gardening

Brandonites itching to grow some of their own food this summer are waiting to hear if there’ll be room in one of the Wheat City’s thriving gardens. March is the month when the hundreds of small plots, found in gardens throughout the city are assigned on a first-come-firstserved basis. Some may get turned away. There
Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

Eat At Home For Improved Nutrition And Cost Savings

Fewer than half of Canadians eat more than one cooked meal per day and 33 per cent of Canadians eat take-out at least once per week, according to research done by the Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition and Dietitians of Canada. Our tendency to reach for convenience foods either in the frozen food section
Country Crossroads

Healthy Habits Should Start Young

The Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative (CDPI) is a provincial government program designed to help Manitobans combat the three major risk factors that lead to chronic disease: smoking, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. Sandy Lake resident Beatrice Hosmann, who grew up in Switzerland, feels that learning to prepare food to sustain ourselves in a healthy manner
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

In Brief… – for Mar. 3, 2011

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New president:William Hill has been appointed president of the Flax Council of Canada, replacing Barry Hall, who is retiring. Hill has 30 years experience in the Canadian grain and agricultural futures industry, including 13 years at the senior management level. Most recently he was president and COO of ICE Futures Canada (previously Winnipeg Commodity Exchange).
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The Jacksons – for Mar. 3, 2011

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ou’d think it’s somebody’s birthday or, or it’s Thanksgiving or something.” Jennifer Jackson set a stack of plates down noisily and then began distributing them around the table. “Everyone is here!” “Well it ain’t Thanksgiving or there’d be turkey,” said Andrew, appearing in the doorway, “and I definitely smell roast beef.” He inhaled deeply and
Opinion

It’s Different This Time — Just Like The Other Times?

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As we write this column, March 2011 corn futures closed at $6.87/bu., wheat at $8.53/bu., soybeans at $14.33/ bu., rice at $15.80/cwt, and cotton at $1.67/lb. We are seeing a second wave of a general price increase for commodities that began in late 2006 and saw its first peak in 2008, followed by a retrenchment.
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$7.74 Million Expansion At FDC Underway

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The Food Development Centre at Portage la Prairie is undergoing a major renovation this winter that will expand its processing and warehouse capacity plus add space for additional staff. Included in the $7.74-million expansion is a 6,000-sq.-ft. addition to the west side of the building to house more staff plus a full-service training centre. Some

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