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‘Doubt grenades’ lethal to beef industry’s fortunes

By Daniel Winters February 15, 2013

With everything from multimillion-dollar budgets and legions of fanatical supporters, animal activists have a lot of tools at their disposal for turning the public off of beef. But by far the most potent weapon in their arsenal of clandestine YouTube videos and Twitter tweets is what Ryder Lee calls the “doubt grenade.” Instead of hurling

Country Crossroads

The Prairie Wide Web: Virtual communities of pioneer women

By Barb Galbraith November 9, 2012

Before the World Wide Web, women living on isolated homesteads belonged to virtual communities with much in common with today’s social media. These communities involved more than one physical location. They offered an exchange of ideas, opinions and information, and provided networking, education and problem-solving opportunities. Instead of Facebook or Twitter, they had names such

Cereals, Crops, International news, News

Dry Australia cuts wheat forecast

September 22, 2012

sydney / reuters / Australia has cut its forecast for wheat production in the 2012-13 crop-marketing year by about seven per cent from its previous forecast to 22.5 million tonnes. And it’s warning yields may fall further if rains don’t arrive soon in some areas. Australia had a record 29.5-million-tonne wheat harvest last year, but

Livestock, News

The swiner things in life are fried

By Sheri Monk August 10, 2012

Jerry Aulenbach, a real estate agent from Edmonton, is so enthusiastic about smoked pork belly that he now spends his spare time dressed as a bacon strip. “I had the bacon suit made for Halloween, but I never really wore it out. I got the idea to wear it to fundraisers and other events, and

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Social media: Lending credibility to marketing in the digital age

By Shannon VanRaes March 23, 2012

Just being good isn’t enough. Being special can elevate products like canola oil to new levels and increase sales

Low in saturated fat and high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids canola oil, offers clear health benefits to consumers. But marketers can’t expect the product to sell itself — they need to grease the wheels. Kit Yarrow, a consumer psychologist, author and consultant spoke at the Canola Council of Canada’s convention in Washington, D.C. about

Cereals, News

Take advantage of the the good times while they last: Bonnett

By Alex Binkley March 14, 2012

With farm incomes better than they’ve been in a long time, farmers need to take advantage of market opportunities without stretching themselves too thinly, says Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. That means doing everything from telling Canadians about the importance of the agri-food industry to the national economy to making sure

Country Crossroads, News

Time has come to stop always

By Lorraine Stevenson February 14, 2012

Nicole Blyth is involved. The vivacious farm girl from MacGregor has volunteered with community groups and at school, and jumped at just about every 4-H leadership opportunity that’s come her way. Volunteering is a way to meet people, have fun, and learn new things, says Blyth, a Brandon University student planning to focus on rural

Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Dairy farmers reach out to public through social media

By Shannon VanRaes January 24, 2012

The Dairy Farmers of Canada is urging its members to bypass the mainstream media and use social media to win the support of Canadians. “If we can’t get our message out into the mainstream media, and we have been very unsuccessful in trying to achieve that, one way we can do that as farmers is

News

By Daniel Winters January 24, 2012

All good things must come to an end. So say Owen and Pat Beever, who are retiring from their position as Ag Days co-ordinators after nearly 35 years with the organization’s various incarnations. “I’ve been telling everyone that we’re past our best-before date,” joked Owen. “It’s been a good run, though.” Manitoba’s pre-eminent agricultural trade

Cereals, Dairy cattle, Livestock

“Free Your Milk” Campaign Launched

By Daniel Winters October 27, 2011

Over half of Canadians think dairy products are too expensive, according to a recent survey by a restaurant and food services association. The current system is making Canadian milk and cheese less attractive and less affordable for everyone, said Garth Whyte, president and CEO of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA). The survey conducted

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise to new highs on tight supply, strong cash prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip on profit-taking, China trade worries

Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC

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