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Ontario Soybean Growers announces 2008 Young Leader
The Ontario Soybean Growers and Pioneer Hi-Bred International announce that Hugh and Krista Dietrich of Lucan, Ontario, have been chosen to represent Ontario as part of the 2008 Young Leader program.
Top Crop Manage rewards another grower
Andrew Kovacs, a grower from Maidstone, Ontario, is the latest winner in Top Crop Manager's 'Season Ready Contest' draw, receiving the AgExpert Field Manager PRO desktop and mobile software edition, courtesy of FCC.
Removal of KVD a positive step
The announcement by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada removing kernel visual distinguishability (KVD) as a requirement for western wheat variety registration has the support of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
Potential WTO agreement helps Canadian exporters
A pending agreement through the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being welcomed by Canada's agriculture and agri-food exporters. The agreement will come largely as a result of analysis commissioned by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, to determine the effects of a high Canadian dollar and market access issues regarding beef and pork exports.
Researchers set sights on auto industry
Soybean oil could become a staple of the automotive industry, courtesy of researchers at the University of Guelph. Under the leadership of Dr. Istvan Rajcan, the research team is focussed on incorporating soybean oil into the Ontario auto sector, particularly for bio-diesel and the manufacture of car parts.
New Face for Agrico in Western Canada
Wayne Donaldson will be assuming the duties as Account Manager for Agrico Canada, effective Monday,February 11. Donaldson will be based in Saskatoon, and brings 17 years of sales and marketing experience to the company, including several years in the fertilizer industry.
Volunteer corn possibly sprouting trouble
According to a Purdue University entomologist, corn hybrids containing insect-resistant genes could be more susceptible to corn rootworm. Dr. Christian Krupke urges growers keep soybean fields free of volunteer corn and maintain their refuge acres.
Tunisia imports first US DDGS
A report from the United States Grains Council (USGC), indicates Tunisia has placed its first order of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) for use in feeding trials in the country's dairy herds. Past reluctance to use the grains gave way to the removal of a 20 percent import duty on DDGS in 2007, paving the way for this recent development.
Weed Science Society launches new publication
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is launching a new publication, entitled Invasive Plant Science and Management (IPSM). It will be peer-reviewed and published quarterly, and focus on fundamental and applied research aspects of invasive plant management.
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