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Feds launch consultations on Canada Grain Act

Jan. 15, 2021 at 2:00 am CST

The federal government is now officially canvassing the grains sector on upgrades to Canada’s grain regulatory system. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, speaking Tuesday to Saskatchewan crop organizations’ virtual CropSphere conference, announced the feds’ current Canada Grain Act review has entered its consultation stage, running until April 30. The government said […]

Manitoba extends forage insurance survey deadline

Mar. 23, 2020 at 11:31 am CDT

By GFM Staff

Fraser: Bibeau buying time, BRM not a federal priority

Dec. 20, 2019 at 12:20 am CST

By D.C. Fraser

Grain groups give low marks to AgriStability tweaks

Dec. 18, 2019 at 7:08 pm CST

By D.C. Fraser

Dreyfus to cut costs amid trade jitters, swine fever

Nov. 27, 2019 at 6:14 pm CST

By Ana Mano

Review of red meat’s risks spurs scientific food fight

Sep. 30, 2019 at 5:34 pm CDT

London | Reuters — Cutting back on red and processed meat brings few if any health benefits, according to a review of studies involving millions of people, a finding that contradicts dietary advice of leading international agencies and raised immediate objections from many health experts. Most people can continue to […]

By Kate Kelland

U.S. EPA draft report calls out atrazine for risk to animals

Jun. 3, 2016 at 5:57 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — One of the most popular herbicides in U.S. agriculture can be dangerous to animals and fish and leaves behind worrisome residue levels, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday in a draft report that sparked outrage among farmers. The agency’s assessment of atrazine could lead […]

By Tom Polansek