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Jul. 29, 2008 at 3:29 pm CDT

The Doha round of world trade talks has collapsed in what one former trade chief called the biggest blow to globalization since the end of the Cold War. An emergency World Trade Organization summit aimed at resuscitating the seven-year long talks broke down in acrimony last night. Negotiators warned that […]

Jul. 29, 2008 at 10:39 am CDT

A Canadian program to assist Ukrainian farmers in the transition to a more modern economy has been extended for two years. The Canada-Ukraine Facility for Agriculture Reform and Modernization (FARM) Program is managed by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) with partnerships with the Saskatchewan and Manitoba Provincial Governments and […]

By FBC staff

Jul. 29, 2008 at 10:20 am CDT

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s crop report for the week ending July 27 says pre-harvest crop production estimates indicate that farmers are expected to harvest 25.35 million tonnes of grains, oilseeds and specialty crops. However, crop reporters said crops are still one to two weeks behind normal for this time of year. This […]

By FBC staff

Jul. 29, 2008 at 10:17 am CDT

Manitoba Agriculture’s crop report for the week ending July 28 indicates generally good though variable conditions for Manitoba crops, with some areas needing more rain and others suffering from excess moisture from storms last week. In the southwest, crops progressed well with early canola coming off flower but the majority […]

By FBC staff

Jul. 29, 2008 at 10:11 am CDT

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has announced announces grain grading changes for western Canada’s 2008-09 crop year that will come into effect on August 1, 2008. Malt barley will now be graded separately as either two-row or six-row Select Malt Barley, to reflect the industry’s handling and marketing practices. There […]