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Food Safety A Priority

By Alex Binkley February 11, 2010

When Parliament resumes next mo n t h , t h e Harper government should make introduction of long-promised food safety improvements a priority, says a food industry coalition. The Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition, which represents farm, food industry and consumer groups, wants the government to start consulting now. Many factors need to

News

Ottawa Slow On Listeria Response Proposals

By Alex Binkley February 4, 2010

“It’s not a question of hiring people off the street. We need competent, qualified people in food safety. And we have to provide them with training on our procedures.” Aconsumers’ group and the union that represents federal meat inspectors says Ottawa is starving the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of funds rather than getting on with

Dairy cattle, News

Value Chain Benefits Organic Milk Producers

By Lorraine Stevenson January 28, 2010

The farmers had the milk and the processor wanted new business. Between them, they forged a new business relationship for mutual benefit. In December 2008, the Manitoba Organic Milk Co-op (MOM), and Notre Dame Creamery launched Organic Meadow, a new line of Manitoba-produced and processed organic milk. The organic milk sold here had previously come

Weather

Issued: Monday, September 14, 2009 Covering: September 16 –September 23

By Daniel Bezte September 17, 2009

Well, the weather did not play out quite like it looked like it was going to last week, but the overall results were about the same. Last week’s cold front took longer than expected to push through (Thursday/Friday instead of Wednesday) and the area of high pressure did finally build in over the weekend bringing

Opinion

Moving From Supply To Value-Driven Business Models

By Martin Gooch August 20, 2009

The following is excerpts from the report “Characterizing the Ideal Model of Value Chain Management and Barriers to its Implementation” recently released by the George Morris Centre at the University of Guelph. Many attempts have been made to describe what differentiates a supply chain from a value chain. What lies at the heart of the

Country Crossroads

Tips For Shopping For School

By Sara Croymans August 20, 2009

University of Minnesota Extension Back-to-school shopping can be an exciting time for children and a potentially stressful time for parents. Given increased costs for groceries, gas and heating, family budgets may be very strained. Back-to-school shopping can be a great opportunity to teach children money management and consumer decision-making skills. Consider the following helpful tips

News

Keeping Insects Out Of Your Bins

By Scott Garvey June 18, 2009

While excess moisture frequently causes spoilage in stored grain, damage from insects can also account for significant losses. But with preplanning and monitoring, insect damage can easily be reduced, or even eliminated. According to the Canadian Grain Commission, clean bins and cool grain are the key. Thoroughly cleaning storage bins between seasons is the first

Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Consultations Held On Bill 7

By Lorraine Stevenson June 11, 2009

Bill 7 received second reading June 2 and underwent public consultations last week in a last-minute push before summer recess begins at the Legislature. The Food Safety and Related Amendments Act, which brings several pieces of food safety legislation under one new act, has been scrutinized by farm groups since its introduction last December. Groups

Livestock, News

Groups Remain Concerned With Bill 7

By Lorraine Stevenson June 4, 2009

Farm and rural groups are lining up to voice their concerns over proposed new food safety legislation in Manitoba, but they might have to wait until next fall to do it. Bill 7 had not yet received second reading, been reviewed by cabinet or been scheduled for public consultations as of early this week. The

Crops

Voluntary HACCP In Place For Grain Industry

May 28, 2009

The Canadian Grain Commission has launched two voluntary programs for Canadian grain companies who wish to enhance their grain safety and identity-preserved quality management systems. The CGC HACCP and CIPRS plus HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) will help to ensure the safety and dependability of Canadian grains internationally. Through the two programs, the Canadian

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: ‘Relentless’ fund selling knocks down CME cattle futures

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