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Comment, Crops

Crop prices and consumer food demand

Neither the production nor the consumption side of the total food supply equation responds quickly to price decreases

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Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns exploring how agriculture supply-and-demand fundamentals function differently than those of other businesses. In describing the model we use to analyze agricultural policies, the two previous columns examined the responsiveness of the production of grains, oilseeds, and fibres to changes in prices. We saw that
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Did you know?, News

Plant-based egg offers new market for soybeans

Does this mean we can go back to eating raw cookie dough?

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An Iowa company has launched a soy-based egg substitute in a bid to capitalize on shaken processor confidence after avian influenza caused egg shortages and price spikes in the U.S. last year. Sioux Natural is promoting Veggan, a gluten-free, plant-based egg alternative that can be used for baking waffles, doughnuts, cookies, muffins, cake mixes and
Take a 100-Meal Journey
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Take a 100-Meal Journey

Gate to Plate: Baked Eggs With Lentils, Peppers And Tomatoes
 and Chicken, Swiss And 
Vegetable Bulgur Salad


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If you know you should be eating better, but don’t, you’re not alone. The national 2015 Tracking Nutrition Trends survey which asks Canadians questions about their dietary habits shows many of us appear to have just stopped trying, with 35 per cent saying they’re actually making less of an effort to improve their eating habits
Chili with cheese and a spoon with biscuits on the side
Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Ramp up your chili recipe and celebrate World Chili Day

Gate to Plate: Classic Beef ’n Beans Chili, Pork and Green Bean Chili, and Really Good Veggie Chili


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February 25 may not be a national holiday, but it’s World Chili Day and definitely worthy of celebration. It’s a perfect excuse to enjoy a steamy hot bowl of your favourite chili. It’s also an excellent opportunity to experiment by either tweaking your family recipe or trying a new recipe altogether. To ramp up any
Green soy beans in a basket
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Have you ever eaten edamame?

Prairie Fare: Soy and Spinach Artichoke Dip

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What is that?” my husband asked. I think I detected a note of disdain in his voice. I could almost see a thought bubble above his head with, “What is she trying now?” I was putting the contents of a bag of steamed edamame in a bowl. Yes, they looked a little like fuzzy green
The CAPI report identifies consumer issues about food that include health, nutrition, food safety, sustainability, ethics, food security and reliability of supply.
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The ultimate consumers’ choice award

Significant change is needed throughout the sector to secure Canada’s future global competitiveness

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If farmers and food manufacturers want to be ranked world leaders, then they have to prove to Canadian consumers they deserve that status, says the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. In the final report out of a process charting the industry’s future growth that began last fall, CAPI said the sector should consider setting a goal
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China’s demand for food stays strong

China’s decreased rate of growth might be a concern for some, but agriculture should be fine as long as China’s consumers retain purchasing power

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It was bound to happen. China’s economy is slowing down or at least its rate of growth is. However, those in the agriculture sector shouldn’t be concerned about the impact here at home, according to Farm Credit Canada’s chief agricultural economist. “We monitor China all the time, but especially a week ago when they released
Currency markets, News

Low dollar helps exporters

Canadian exporters are seeing increased profits due to a sagging loonie

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While many industries are cursing the low Canadian dollar, the agriculture sector isn’t one of them. As the loonie continues to head towards the 60-cent range, Farm Credit Canada’s chief agricultural economist said there are benefits to those selling agricultural goods into other markets. “I think there is a benefit right now as we speak,”
Hogs, Opinion

Consumers trust farmers — but not farming

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Despite claims to the opposite, the increasing chances of Donald—“You’re fired!”—Trump changing to “I, Donald—do solemnly swear—Trump” is not a sign of the coming apocalypse. Granted, the end could be closer than we think when any billionaire steps off his Boeing 757 airliner and declares, “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and
Eating closer to home, wiser use of food helps curb the food bill
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Eating closer to home, wiser use of food helps curb the food bill

By choosing Canadian-grown food most of the time, 
we’re not as vulnerable to exchange rate increases and volatility

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Your grocery bills may be making you wince a little right now. The sticker shock could last awhile. The sinking loonie is expected to keep the price of food, particularly imported foods like fruits, vegetables and nuts high this year. A recent report out of University of Guelph’s Food Institute estimates the average Canadian household

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