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Sludge fertilizer raises concerns
For farmers and municipalities in Ontario, the issue of dealing with sewage sludge is becoming an ongoing battle, as environmentalists and at least one farm organization are demanding the provincial government call a halt to the practice.
US Corn-Based Plastics Gain Popularity in Japan
Researchers and processors are exploring more industrial applications using farm-based commodities, and it appears that work is beginning to pay-off, with Japanese investors increasing imports of corn-based plastics in 2008.
Bigger, better crops in 2008
The good news continues for Western agriculture, and for Saskatchewan farmers in particular, as reports indicate an above-average crop for 2008, both in yield and quality, says Saskatchewan Agriculture.
Kellogg, Kraft say prices will remain high
Consumers may not be too pleased with the forecasts from Kellogg and Kraft, which call for continued high prices for food products, despite the economic downturn now affecting so many sectors.
New Canadian hog numbers point to reduced North American herd
A joint report from Statistics Canada and the US Department of Agriculture suggests future declines in North American hog production, based on figures from September, which showed reduced hog breeding inventory and sow farrowings in Canada.
Grain market difficult to predict
As the picture of the global economic situation continues to run through ups and downs, one burning question in the minds of farmers is whether the current downturn in commodity prices is a new reality or a short-term 'adjustment'. Columnist Kevin Hursh provides his insights.
Presidential race: impact on WTO agreement
With the US presidential election now less than a week away, there are suggestions that a new president could have a positive effect on the stalled Doha Round negotiations of the World Trade Organization.
Internal feuding sows doubt regarding farm group's future
Despite the best intentions, a Saskatchewan-based farm group representing growers and rural districts is facing challenges amid internal bickering and charges of directors having personal agendas instead of the best interests of the membership at heart.
Alberta Agriculture teams with Prairie Heritage Beef to test meat traceab
In an effort to improve accountability and traceability in the food value chain, the government of Alberta has joined with three other interests to help devise a traceback system for beef, from the farm to the consumer's table.
CFBMC Agriwebinars updated and enhanced for 2008
Members of the Canadian Farm Business Management Council were asked recently for their input on how to enhance the Council's offering of 'agriwebinars', and the Council has responded, with an improved website in time for its 2008-09 lineup of speakers.
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