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Report sees Canadian meat prices rising at faster pace

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team June 19, 2017

CNS Canada — Canadians will be paying more for meat than earlier thought in 2017, according to a new report from Dalhousie University. Expected price declines for other foods, however, will limit the impact on the total grocery bill in the country. In the mid-year update for Canada’s Food Price Report, researchers at Dalhousie in

Late radish may have to be protected from flea beetles.

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Fresh garden vegetables — in the fall

With some planning and protection when needed some will produce well into October

By Albert Parsons October 4, 2016

The peas and beans have long ago been pulled up, the corn is about done, and other vegetables are objecting to cooler temperatures and light frosts. Although we can’t expect the same quantity of vegetables from our gardens as in midsummer, we can keep quite a few producing well into October. A bit of planning

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Prairie Fare: Asian-style Cobb Salad and B.L.A.T. Wrap with Bacon Mayo

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 25, 2015

Are the cucumbers at the store safe? Have any recent foodborne illness outbreaks occurred with spinach, peppers or lettuce? Lately, you might have heard or read about a recall of cucumbers imported from Mexico that reached various U.S. restaurants and retail stores. At the time of this column, 341 people in 30 states were sickened

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Leafy greens eyed in E. coli outbreak

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 16, 2015

Federal health officials suspect leafy greens as a possible culprit in sickening 12 people in Canada, mainly in Alberta, with E. coli poisoning. The Public Health Agency of Canada on Wednesday said it’s considering a “possible link” to greens, such as lettuce, spinach, chard, kale or arugula, in 12 cases of E. coli O157:H7 poisoning

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Food-Ware Fashion Expands Into Vegetables

November 3, 2011

mumbai/reuters/sta ff/ Indian animal rights activists asked pop star Lady Gaga to pose in a lettuce dress and embrace vegetarianism during a recent visit to India to be part of the star-studded unveiling of the country s first Formula 1 race. Lady Gaga, who famously wore a meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music

Country Crossroads

Try Growing A “Salad Bowl” Garden

By Lillian Deedman June 10, 2010

While the snow and wind raged outside the greenhouse in early March, I made plans to exchange some shelf space in my hobby greenhouse for a few small gardens; yet still leave ample shelf room to raise bedding plants. My idea was to have early produce for the table as well as the fun of

Country Crossroads, Crops

All About Leaves

October 1, 2009

RENA NERBAS An easy secret to cutting fresh basil leaves into fine strips: Starting with the largest leaves, stack one on top of the other. Tightly roll leaves (beginning at the pointed end). Thinly slice rolled leaves crosswise into strips. Make your own air freshener: Mix 1/2 cup crushed bay leaf, 1/4 cup dried sage

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Succession Planting Of Vegetables

By Albert Parsons May 28, 2009

I usually plant lettuce and radish every three weeks from April until August. Many gardeners look forward in the spring to that first salad made from homegrown produce, but most people continue to eat salads almost on a daily basis during the summer. There is rarely a summer barbecue or social event involving a meal

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Extending The Gardening Season

By Donna Gamache April 16, 2009

If you’re one of those gardeners who can’t wait to get some early homegrown vegetables, there are a few inexpensive ways to extend your gardening season – at both ends! One of the easiest ways is by using a “cold frame.” You can buy these, with a plastic cover, but that can be costly if

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

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Report sees Canadian meat prices rising at faster pace

Fresh garden vegetables — in the fall

Are you taking steps to ensure safe fruits and vegetables are in your kitchen?

Leafy greens eyed in E. coli outbreak

Food-Ware Fashion Expands Into Vegetables

Try Growing A “Salad Bowl” Garden

All About Leaves

Succession Planting Of Vegetables

Extending The Gardening Season

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