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Latest numbers on farm product prices from Statistics Canada
July 23, 2008 - According to numbers from Statistics Canada, the prices farmers received for their products rose in May 2008, compared to a year ago. Significant gains in crop prices offset losses on the livestock side.
China certifies LibertyLink soybeans
July 23, 2008 - Liberty Link soybeans have received a safety certificate from the Chinese Agriculture Ministry, paving the way for importing the soybeans from the US.
Farmers Adapting to Varying Weather Patterns is Crucial
July 22, 2008, Anchorage, AK - Farmers around the world will have to adapt to changing weather patterns and their impact on farming practices, including dealing with natural calamties like floods and droughts, events that could seriously hinder productivity.
Wheat harvest underway in Ontario amid concerns for average yields
July 22 2008, London, Ont. - The wheat harvest in Ontario has begun, and despite early-season forecasts of high yields and high prices, weather concerns, disease and pests have taken a toll. Expectations are now that yields will likely be average as prices dip from their previous highs.
Saskatchewan oat growers invest in future
July 22, 2008, Saskatoon, Sask. - University of Saskatchewan is the beneficiary of a $500,000 investment from the grower-based Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission. The announcement follows one made by the parent company of Quaker Oats in mid-July, for a three year investment to help with breeding in new oat varieties.
Doha round in a 'moment of truth'
July 22, 2008, Ottawa, Ont. - The long-standing World Trade Organization discussion reopens in Geneva this week, in the hopes of settling, among other issues, the debate on agricultural subsidies. The trick will be to convince US and European Union interests of the unfairness of their respective programs while protecting Canadian supply managed sectors.
New Quaker Oats Funding for U of S Oat Research
July 16, 2008, Saskatoon, Sask. - Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are pleased to announce a three year funding initiative to help develop oat varieties and production practices, courtesy of Quaker Oats and its parent company. The funding initiative continues a 30 year history between the University and Quaker Oats.
Climate change issue splits provinces
July 16, 2008, Quebec City, Que. - The subject of how to deal with climate change is not likely to be on the agenda this week, as provincial and territorial leaders gather in Quebec City for the Council of the Federation. Manitoba and British Columbia are online with Quebec and Ontario on a cap-and-trade system but Alberta and Saskatchewan are opposed to the plan.
Survey says voters favor increased ethanol use
A survey by the Renewable Fuels Association in the US indicates a majority of consumers support the use of ethanol. Also in the survey of 1200 respondents, only eight percent cited increased use of grain for ethanol as a reason for increasing food prices.
Saskatchewan crops faring well in latest report
According to weekly reports from Saskatchewan, crop across much of the province received some much-needed rainfall during the week of July 7th. In general, cereal, oilseed and pulse crops are all performing well, with most fields at good to excellent condition and the rest at normal development.
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