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Canada, Mexico and the U.S. reach agreement on breeding stock
Effective March 28, 2008, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association announces that protocols are now in place for the harmonized trade of breeding stock from Canada and the US to Mexico.
Province invests $56 million in the University of Guelph
In a move that recognizes the value and importance of the University of Guelph's many contributions, the Province of Ontario announced today that it will invest $56 million school's research programs and other departments.
WTO Agreement means more than $650 million for pork sector
Despite cyclical low prices for hogs and increasingly high costs for feed and fuel, Canada's hog sector represents an important segment of the Canadian agri-food industry, according to numbers from the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance.
Canadian consumers wary of food safety: focus groups
The initial story may be nearly a month old but it may interest growers to know that public opinion about food safety in Canada is suspect, according to a focus group study conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Fortune cookies, facial cream and candy winners at Project Soy
Each year, student competitors in the Project Soy event at the University of Guelph showcase their innovative spirit and drvie for excellence. This year's winners included fortune cookies and candy-coated chocolates made from soy.
Japan launches heart healthy food barley product
A report from the United States Grains Council highlights the recent launch of a new 'heart healthy' food barley product in Japan, adding that such an event is hoped to benefit US growers in the long term.
Student symposium looks to the future of plant research
Concerns regarding the long-term viability of Canada's plant breeding sector led to a plant science symposium for students, held recently in Saskatoon to explore related opportunities for graduates from Western Canada and the US.
Maple Leaf to close Winnipeg plant, expand others
Despite news of the closure of its Warman Road plant in Winnipeg, Maple Leaf Foods said last week that it will invest nearly $50 million to expand operations at another Winnipeg plant, as well as its processing facility in Brandon.
Odds plummet for early corn planting
Intense rainfall across much of the southern and eastern US corn belt last week has reduced the odds that corn growers will be able to plant their crops early in 2008. To the north, growers are just waiting for warmth.
Soaring grain and energy costs harder to pass to consumers
According to one Wall Street analyst, higher grain and energy prices are going to be harder to pass on to the consumer in 2008, with forecasts for variable cost inflation for a typical food company at 47 percent over 2007, nearly doubling the 24 percent forecast last January.
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