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U.S. seen keeping crop price supports in 2013

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Watch for leaks out of the U.S. Senate agriculture committee over the next two weeks to get the best fix yet on where the U.S. is heading with its next Farm Bill, slated to begin taking effect next January. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief economist Joseph Glauber says he will be pouncing on those […] Read more
General, Markets

Bunge buys Saskatoon canola protein developer

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A Saskatoon company developing canola protein ingredients for the feed sector, with an eye on the food and cosmetics markets, is the newest subsidiary of U.S. agrifood giant Bunge. Bunge announced Wednesday it has bought the assets and patents of privately-held MCN BioProducts for an undisclosed sum. Those assets include MCN’s processes for converting de-oiled […] Read more
General, Machinery, Markets

Agriculture department grazed in federal cost-cutting

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Consolidation of "back-office functions," streamlining of operations, reduction of costs and shedding of assets are on the agenda over the next three years in Canada’s agriculture ministry. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, releasing the Conservative government’s 2012 budget on Thursday, announced plans that will see the federal agriculture portfolio’s overall annual budget reduced from current levels […] Read more
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Organic growers to appeal court loss against Monsanto

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A cadre of Canadian and U.S. organic growers and ag groups has filed with a U.S. appeals court to reinstate their case seeking "protection" against seed and ag chem giant Monsanto. The plaintiffs, represented by lawyer Dan Ravicher of the New York City-based Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT), filed their notice of appeal Wednesday with the […] Read more
Basics agreed to for NSAC merger into Dalhousie
Crops, General, Livestock

Basics agreed to for NSAC merger into Dalhousie

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Programming at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College is not expected to change for at least the next two years after it becomes Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture, effective July 1. Representatives of the two schools on Friday announced an agreement in principle for NSAC’s merger into Dalhousie, covering general details such as interim leadership, operating […] Read more
Ontario to cap funding for RMPs
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Ontario to cap funding for RMPs

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Warning they “cannot be sustained in the long term” if they continue without federal backing, Ontario has pledged to rework, and to limit its contribution to, its Risk Management Programs (RMPs) for farmers. Releasing its 2012 budget Tuesday, the provincial government said it will “continue to encourage” the federal government to cost-share Ontario’s RMPs, but […] Read more
General, Machinery, Markets

Canada launches trade talks with Japan, eyes Thailand deal

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Canadian ag commodity groups are hailing the decision by Canada and Japan to launch formal negotiations toward a free trade agreement. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Sunday in Tokyo during a meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Yoshihiko Noda, two days after announcing Canada will pursue "exploratory discussions" toward a free trade deal with […] Read more
General, Machinery

AG SAFETY WEEK: Safety plan campaign enters home stretch

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week this year kicks off the final year of a three-year effort to encourage development of on-farm safety plans. "I encourage farm operations to assess, improve and if necessary further develop safe farming practices," Prince Edward Island’s Agriculture Minister George Webster said in one of many public-sector releases this week promoting the […] Read more
AgReader Mobile now available for Android phones
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AgReader Mobile now available for Android phones

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Our free mobile app, allowing you to keep track of Canadian farm news, weather and commodities on your smartphone, is now available for the Android platform. AgReader Mobile, developed for the Farm Business Communications family of publications, became available Thursday through the Android Market (search for “agricultural news”) and is also available by using an […] Read more
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CFIA maps out service standards, practices

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Processor and producer groups are hailing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s launch of a "statement of rights and service" and guides to inspection as a way to better understand their own roles in the process. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz on Monday said the move is meant to "strengthen communication and interaction between the agency, consumers, […] Read more

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