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Obama reiterates call for U.S. farm subsidy cuts

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U.S. President Barack Obama proposed slashing subsidies to the booming agriculture sector by US$32 billion over the next decade, just as Congress begins the lengthy process of overhauling the expiring U.S. farm law. For the third year running, Obama proposed sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in his annual budget. Congress, however, has […] Read more
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DuPont to increase investment in food, nutrition

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Chemical and bioscience giant DuPont will spend $10 billion and release thousands of new products over the next nine years aimed at improving food production and nutrition, company officials said Thursday. DuPont said it was setting three primary goals for "stimulating and guiding" internal efforts around its commitments to helping address global concerns about food […] Read more
General, Machinery

Deere to take MacDon windrowers global

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Farm equipment maker MacDon Industries will be the manufacturer for several lines of self-propelled windrowers and mower conditioners to be sold worldwide under John Deere paint. U.S.-based ag and heavy equipment giant Deere and Co. announced a "strategic agreement" Friday with Winnipeg-based MacDon, allowing Deere to expand its hay and forage product portfolio globally. More […] Read more
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USDA sets guidelines for healthier school meals

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School meals for millions of U.S. children will be healthier under obesity-fighting standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches — but won’t pull French fries from the menu.  In the first major changes to school breakfasts and lunches in more than 15 years, the new U.S. Department of Agriculture […] Read more
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Gavilon considers sale to fund expansion: reports

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U.S. grain company Gavilon is considering options for expansion, including a sale of the company that was formerly a part of ConAgra Foods, company sources said Friday. The Omaha-based company, which controls the third-largest U.S  grain storage network, told employees about its plans during a conference call, the sources said. The company has about 2,000 […] Read more
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Sask. seeks feedback on workers’ comp for farms

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A report proposing to bring all employees in Saskatchewan under the province’s workers’ compensation system — including ag workers — is up for public feedback. The provincial government on Monday launched consultations on the recommendations in the final report from the Workers’ Compensation Act committee of review, running through from Monday until March 5. "The government […] Read more
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Alberta’s WRAP names new president

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Members of Alberta’s general farm organization have named one of the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board as their new president. At their annual meeting last week in Edmonton, members of Wild Rose Agricultural Producers (WRAP) named Lynn Jacobson of Enchant, Alta. as the group’s new chief. Jacobson replaces Camrose farmer Humphrey Banack, who stays […] Read more

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