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US Committee approves 'final' farm bill provisions
Members of the House-Senate conference committee approved the major elements of the new US farm bill last Thursday (May 1) bringing an end to a long ordeal. Agricultural research, beginning farmers, natural resources and hungry families are all well supported by the bill says a statement issued by the Agriculture Committee staff.
Clean seeding equipment cuts risk of clubroot
Agronomy specialist urges farmers to clean their equipment to reduce the spread of clubroot. Clubroot is spread through resting spores in the soil or in canola plant material. Knocking off soil lumps and sweeping soil off machinery can minimize this transfer.
Agriculture Minister to push for open markets at world trade talks
Alberta's Agriculture Minister will be traveling to Geneva, Switzerland for the World Trade Organization negotiations to advocate an ambitious agreement which would provide new market opportunities for Alberta's agri-food indusrty.The negotiations will take place from May 3 to 8, 2008.
Environmental sustainability plays key role in two agri-food organizations
The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) will develop the Sustainability Services portfolio with the help of a $1 million grant from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. On May 20, 2008, Senior Research Associate with the George Morris Centre, Cher Brethour, will transfer her environmental expertise to the role of Director of Sustainability Services with the GFTC.
Maple Leaf looking to sell Burlington pork plant
A five-year restructuring plan outlined by Maple Leaf includes preparations to sell its primary pork processing plant in Burlington, Ont. In addition with this sale, Maple Leaf plans to shift from primary protein operations to value-added meat and meals. The company reported $10 million in losses in the first quarter.
Canadian breeding hog cull surpasses half of target
More than 75 000 sows from Canada'a breeding herd were committed to the Cull Breeding Swine Program in the first two weeks. This contributes to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's goal to remove 150 000 sows from the breeding herd. Many of the animals eligible were marketed prior to the program launch date, indicating that producers were already trying to adjust market conditions on their own.
University to research Canadian food habits and response to food scares
New research at the University of Guelph allows for the accurate tracking of changes in Canadian's eating habits and consumer response to issues like food scares. Using the Guelph Food Panel, researchers will be able to survey 2000 people about their food consumption and habit over time.
Farmers face highest ever increase in rail rates
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) announced on April 24, that rates will increase eight percent in 2008-09 due to higher fuel and labour costs. In response, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is leading a coalition of farm organizations calling for improvements in grain transportation.
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