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Canola Council of Canada issues malathion alert
Well in advance of the harvest in Western Canada, the Canola Council of Canada has issued an alert on the use of malathion and the storage of harvested canola.
Farm leaders and ag ministers gather in Quebec City
Representatives from across Canada gathered together for a recent meeting with national and provincial agriculture ministers, to discuss the terms and plans for 'Growing Forward', the governments' new national policy framework.
Market information shows overnight change
Soybean prices have benefitted from shifts on the CBoT, amid gains in oil prices following two days of declining values. The change in the price of a barrel of oil comes as a result of renewed tension in the Middle East.
Head of plant science named Plant Breeder of the Year
Dr. Bruce Coulman, head of the Plant Science Department at the University of Saskatchewan, was awarded the 2008 Canadian Plant Breeding and Genetics award for his work in forages.
US crop ratings rise again
Mid-week reports out the US Midwest show some limited signs of improvement, particularly in Iowa and Illinois, where crops continue to slowly recover from heavy rains last month. Corn in Iowa still tends to be little more than half of normal height at this time of year, and some fields in southern Illinois are still in standing water.
First milestone reached in Alberta's Livestock and Meat Strategy
In a bid to revitalize Alberta's livestock sector and meat industry, the provincial government recently announced the appointment of a chairperson and board members for the fledgling Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA).
Little relief for rain-soaked parts of US
Relief for rain-soaked regions in parts of the US Midwest and the Great Plains states is unlikely, according to the latest weather forecasts from the US National Weather Service. Grain farmers from Nebraska to Wisconsin are bracing for another round of heavy rains and thunderstorms.
USDA numbers for corn are down
Heavy rains and cooler weather are cited as the reasons for a drop of 1.2 million acres of corn across the US Midwest, according to a recent survey of 1,200 growers. In all, US corn acreage is down now 8.4 million acres from 2007.
Canadians concerned about global food crisis
According to a study by two University of Guelph professors, a majority of Canadians are concerned about reports of a looming global food crisis, as well as its impact on food prices.
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