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Farmers' net income has rebounded in 2007
Rising grain and oilseed prices have offset large increases in operating costs and lower reciepts for hog and cattle producers resulting in an overall increase in Canadian farmers' net income in 2007.
OFA President weighs in on the food vs fuel debate
The food versus fuel debate is flourishing in the mainstream and agricultural media. Geri Kamenz, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture weighs in on the debate.
Delayed planting may be blessing in disguise for soybeans
Rain has caused planting delays in the Midwest states for many growers. But these delays may be more beneficial than detrimental for soybeans says a Purdue University expert.
Iowa State researcher aim to improve the nutritional quality of beef
Researchers at Iowa State University are looking to increase the nutritional value of beef. A multi-discipline team will attempt to identify cattle genetics that lead to desired nutritional traits in beef.
Check canola for flea beetles every few days
Canola growers should continue to scout for early season pests every few days. Recent cold temperatures do not mean that flea beetles are hibernating. It is also important to remember that the days of protection from a seed treatment start as soon as the seed is in the ground.
Farmers welcome new "Product of Canada" label guidelines
The federal government has established new "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" label guidelines. The CFA and its member organizations have been calling for changes for years and these new guidelines reflect the CFA's "Grown in Canada" proposal.
Government continues to stand up for Canadian agriculture at WTO
Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, has concerns with some of the elements of a draft outlined by the Chair of the World Trade Organization agriculture negotiations. Specifically, Ritz is disappointed in the lack of progress in the area of sensitive products and he maintains Canada's support for supply managed sectors.
Wheat head blight advisory web service now goes direct
Wheat producers can now check this year's threat of Fusarium Head Blight using a new model developed by Weather Innovations Incorporated (WIN). The model takes into consideration data from weather stations, forecast data, historic climate normals and agronomic data such as variety of wheat and tillage practices.
Drastic cuts to grain commission will hurt farmers
Cuts to Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) research, producer protection and grain quality programs will negatively impact farmers, says the National Farmers Union. On May 15, the federal government announced that it would cut CGC producer protection programs by 67 percent, grain quality programs by almost 50 percent and research programs by 60 percent.
CWB calling in all feed barley
In order to meet its sales commitments, the Canadian Wheat Board needs all barley growers to deliver all of their feed barley by May 26. After that date, delivery opportunities will be "extremely limited."
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