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Colin Farquher has operated a steam engine at the Threshermen’s Reunion every year since 2008.  photo: meghan mast
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Threshermen remember farming during wartime

First World War and Second World War changed the way we farm

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Jim Down, 64, remembers hearing stories of the time his Uncle Art returned from the war to help with threshing on the farm. Down’s father, only five at the time, wore a small uniform, fashioned by his sisters, for the occasion. “We have pictures from the old photo albums of Uncle Art standing beside our
Hogs, News

What is spray-dried porcine plasma?

Cross-contamination might be to blame, says Iowa State University professor

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The use of spray-dried porcine plasma, an ingredient in weanling rations derived from the blood of slaughtered pigs, has been used without incident in the hog sector since the 1990s. But it has now come under intense scrutiny as a possible cause of the PED outbreak in Canada that began on Jan 22. “It’s real
Jeff Clark is urging producers to look into traceability requirements sooner rather than later. Photo: Shannon VanRaes
Hogs, Livestock

And this little piggy goes to…? New traceability program on the way

Few producers are currently using PigTrace, but officials are urging them to become familiar with the system

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It’s coming, so you might as well prepare. PigTrace — a nationwide traceability initiative — is expected to come into force on July 1, 2014, following changes to the federal Health of Animals Regulation. But so far, pork producers aren’t jumping on board. “The compliance rate across Canada is pretty low — no one is
Crops

After Washington GMO label battle, both sides eye national fight

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Both sides of the costly and high-stakes GMO labelling battle in Washington state say they see an even bigger national fight ahead despite the apparent defeat of the mandatory labelling measure by Washington state voters this week. The measure died 47.05 per cent to 52.95 per cent, according to results updated Nov. 7 night by
The Massey 101 was one cool machine
Country Crossroads, Our History

The Massey 101 was one cool machine

Stylish and powerful, the redesigned tractor won the affections of farmers across the country

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When it came to marrying style with functionality, James Duncan was the Steve Jobs of his day and his Massey Harris Model 101 Senior was — and is — as cool as anything to come out of Apple’s design lab. With its streamlined hood, bright-red paint with yellow wheels, chrome trim, and louvred side curtains
Crops

Railway legislation passes, more squabbling down the track

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The Senate has given final approval to legislation to require the freight railways to offer service agreements to their customers, but squabbling over details of the law is expected to continue. To shippers, the law didn’t go far enough while the railways warned it would interfere with normal commercial relationships. Transport Canada will now have
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Livestock

CFIA beefs up food safety rules and sets minimum traceability standards

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Food companies and farms selling products in other provinces or internationally will need detailed preventive control plans

Traceability will gain a more prominent place on the menu, and food companies will be required to develop preventive control plans under a new regulatory plan proposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The proposals, which follow the passage of the Safe Food for Canadians Act last fall, still have to be put into the
Country Crossroads, Livestock

Mini-chucks put on impressive performance

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If you thought miniature ponies were only good for teaching children how to ride or for looking cute, Clayton Hawreluik has news for you — mini chuckwagon races are hot stuff. “It started out as a little hobby but it has turned into a little more than we expected it to,” said Hawreluik, who started
Crops

Rail freight bill chugs ahead

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Shippers say they’re disappointed their proposed amendments to the Fair Rail Freight Service Act have been rejected — but hopeful the legislation will see a substantial improvement in rail service. “We are still supportive of this legislation moving forward,” said Richard Phillips, executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada. “We are calling on both

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