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Maple Leaf examines options after Olymel eyes Big Sky

By Shannon VanRaes, GFM Network News November 1, 2012

Maple Leaf Foods is examining its options after competitor Olymel placed a "stalking horse" bid on Big Sky Farms of Saskatchewan. Big Sky is a supplier for Maple Leaf’s Brandon facility, but went into receivership earlier this fall. "We don’t expect any short-term impact on our hog supply and we have several contingency plans in […] Read more

General, Livestock

Maple Leaf Foods profit falls 24 pct

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News October 31, 2012

Canadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods reported a 24 per cent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, after the company took a $13 million charge in the value of its hogs. Net earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 fell to $32.6 million, or 22 cents per share, from $43 million, or 29 cents, […] Read more

Crops, General, Livestock

Western seed industry worried about Roundup Ready alfalfa

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News October 31, 2012

Efforts to commercialize genetically modified (GM) Roundup Ready alfalfa in Eastern Canada can’t be done without harming forage seed exports from Western Canada, according Manitoba forage seed officials. "I’m very concerned because I do not believe there’s any way to restrict the seed to eastern Canada," Kurt Shmon, president of Winnipeg-based Imperial Seed, said in […] Read more

Crops, General

Aggressive Palmer amaranth found in northern Indiana corn and soy fields

By GFM Network News October 31, 2012

Populations of the fast-spreading Palmer amaranth weed have been confirmed in five counties in northwestern Indiana, a Purdue Extension weed specialist says. At least 50 corn and soybean fields of Jasper, Newton, Pulaski, LaPorte and Cass counties have verified infestations. Palmer amaranth is a green, flowering plant that has caused widespread damage in cotton production […] Read more

Crops, General, Livestock

Forage association warns of hay deals gone wrong

By GFM Network News October 30, 2012

Canadian hay marketers are continuing to see a surge in demand, but unfortunately, this combined with a shortage of forage due to drought appears to be bringing out some less-than-ethical operators. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has been advised of several situations whereby large deposits had been paid, but the hay was not […] Read more

General

Ontario and and national organic associations funded

By GFM Network News October 30, 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced funding of $180,000 for the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) and $152,000 for the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO). The COTA grant from the AgriMarketing Program will "help the association stay ahead of international market trends by participating in international trade shows, developing promotional materials, and building a long-term […] Read more

General

Millions tempted by $10 lot offer in southwestern Manitoba community

By GFM Network News October 30, 2012

EDITOR’S NOTE: A story appearing in this week’s Manitoba Co-operator erroneously states the lots are being sold for one dollar. In fact, the price per lot is $10. With about four million website hits and its phone ringing off the hook, the RM of Pipestone is reasonably assured of making a quick $240.Posting 24 residential […] Read more

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Ritz to shave his moustache during Movember

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News October 30, 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has accepted the challenge from Canada’s poultry and egg farmers to shave his moustache in support of prostate cancer awareness and men’s mental health. Chicken Farmers of Canada, Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, Egg Farmers of Canada and Turkey Farmers of Canada issued the challenge in recognition of Movember, the public campaign […] Read more

Crops, General

Jet flies on pure biofuel

By GFM Network News October 30, 2012

biofuel jet, cc cc 1900 section: newspriority 1 The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) says it achieved a major milestone for the aviation industry Oct. 29 as it flew the first civil jet powered by 100 per cent unblended biofuel.“This historic flight symbolizes a significant step not only for the aerospace industry, but also […] Read more

Crops, General

Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant soybeans approved in Canada

By GFM Network News October 29, 2012

Monsanto Canada says its dicamba-tolerant soybean product has received full food, feed and environmental release approval from Health Canada (HC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In a release Oct. 29, Monsanto said approval brings it one step closer to introducing dicamba-tolerance stacked with its Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait technology in soybeans. […] Read more

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General

Maple Leaf examines options after Olymel eyes Big Sky

Maple Leaf Foods profit falls 24 pct

Western seed industry worried about Roundup Ready alfalfa

Aggressive Palmer amaranth found in northern Indiana corn and soy fields

Forage association warns of hay deals gone wrong

Ontario and and national organic associations funded

Millions tempted by $10 lot offer in southwestern Manitoba community

Ritz to shave his moustache during Movember

Jet flies on pure biofuel

Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant soybeans approved in Canada

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