Insights and Stories of Staff

Manitoba senator to lead grains institute

Jun. 3, 2014 at 3:55 pm CDT

Canada’s lead market development institute for Canadian grains, oilseeds and pulses has reached into Parliament’s upper chamber to pick its new chief executive. Cigi, the Canadian International Grains Institute, on Tuesday announced Senator JoAnne Buth will be its new CEO, replacing Earl Geddes on his retirement effective Sept. 8. Buth, president […]

Que. brewery plans Canada’s most ‘extreme’ beer

May. 31, 2014 at 1:54 am CDT

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Canada to produce world’s first McSustainable beef

May. 31, 2014 at 12:48 am CDT

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Feds’ grain freight legislation goes live

May. 30, 2014 at 3:05 pm CDT

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Mosaic CEO to take leave for cancer surgery

May. 29, 2014 at 4:51 pm CDT

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Neonics ban wouldn’t immediately reverse bee declines: review

May. 27, 2014 at 6:38 pm CDT

Any bid to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in farm crops likely wouldn’t bring bee populations back immediately, according to a new review of the issue calling for “evidence-based” debate. The review was published Wednesday in Proceedings of the Royal Society by 10 scientists including University of Guelph professor […]

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Maple Leaf’s flagship pork plant cutting days: MPC

May. 27, 2014 at 3:52 pm CDT

Market conditions leading one of Canada’s major pork packers to cut operating days at its flagship western Manitoba plant aren’t likely to improve soon, the province’s hog producers warn. Toronto processor Maple Leaf Foods has announced it will cut one processing day per month from the schedule at its Brandon, […]

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AAFC’s ag adaptaton program renewed, trimmed

May. 27, 2014 at 4:18 am CDT

Ag industry groups may now again tap into a federal grant program for projects helping the sector adapt to “emerging issues” — but those eligible will have to adapt to a smaller overall purse. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Monday announced a renewed five-year Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP), replacing […]

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Canola Growers file service complaints on CN, CP

May. 26, 2014 at 2:13 pm CDT

The national body for over 43,000 canola producers across Canada is set to bring both of the country’s major railways up before regulators to answer for their grain service in 2013-14. The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) announced Monday it has filed a level-of-service complaint with the Canadian Transportation Agency […]

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Ukraine to accept Canadian purebred sheep, goats

May. 23, 2014 at 4:58 pm CDT

Canadian producers of purebred sheep and goats will be able to export their livestock to Ukraine under a new agreement announced Thursday. The Canadian government said Thursday the deal will allow Canada’s producers to expand their sales into the market and benefit Ukrainian breeders through “greater access” to Canadian genetics. […]

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