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National beef slaughter cuts reflect product surplus
National Beef Packing Co. has decided to scale back slaughter this week from from six days per week to five at three of it's plants in the US. Analysts believe that this is reflective of excess beef supplies in the market that are forcing packers to sell at discounted prices.

Alberta and Saskatchewan seek more export opportunities
A World Trade Organization (WTO) position which advances market access for the entire agriculture and agri-food industry across Canada is supported by the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. These provinces are urging the federal government to support this position.

CWB introduces new wheat pricing option for farmers
The Canadian Wheat Board has introduced a new way for Prairie farmers to price their wheat. Flex-Pro is a year-round wheat pricing contract with no tonnage limit.

Tiny gene discovered in largest family of plant viruses
Iowa State University researchers have discovered that a tiny gene exists in all members of the largest family of plant viruses, without this gene, the virus is harmless.

Stats Canada cereals and oilseeds review
From August to December 2008, direct feed grain purchases by Western Canadian feed mills was up 14 percent from the same five months a year earlier.

Biofuels bill is passed in the House of Commons
A biofuels bill was passed in the House of Commons which requires that all gasoline sold in Canada contain five percent ethanol by 2010 and all diesal and heating oil contain two percent renewable fuels by 2012.

Spring conditions cause concern for fusarium in wheat
Ridgetown Campus researcher Dr. Art Shaafsma is concerned that the March, April and May weather records may be of concern to the Ontario wheat crop. However, the weather conditions at the time of wheat heading and flowering are the most critical.

Report released on the effects of climate change on agriculture
A report entitled "The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources and Biodiversity in the United States" was released today by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Among other findings, the report predicts that grain and oilseed crops will mature more rapidly and the risk of crop failures will be higher.

Emergency advances now available to livestock producers
Agreements between the Government of Canada and producer organizations have been finalized and livestock producers can now apply for emergency advances.

Quebec and Ontario governments defend supply management
Quebec and Ontario governments are concerned that a new draft negotiating text, issued by the World Trade Organization (WTO) does not remain consistent with the interests of supply-managed producers.

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