April 11 – Midday Ag News Report
A Canadian agricultural delegation is headed to Korea to cash in on that new free trade deal.
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Crouch: Could Herbicide Resistance Lead To Better Things
I’m thinking more of the circulation of maps where herbicide resistant weeds are springing up, in ever widening circles in ever broadening numbers of species.
CFFO: Ontario Agriculture Policy needs to Focus more Strongly on Processor Resiliency
Ontario agriculture and agri-food was tossed yet another curveball last week with the announcement that Quality Meat Packers Limited has declared insolvency
Southwestern Ontario Focus For Empty Seed, Pesticide Bag Collection
CleanFARMS is running a pilot program this year to help farmers manage their empty seed and pesticide bags.
Ritz Off To Korea For Free Trade Deal Follow-Up
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is leading an agricultural delegation to Korea next week.
USDA Lowers Total Red Meat Forecast
The USDA has lowered it’s forecast of total red meat and poultry production for this year.
U-S GMO Labelling Proposal Gets Corn Growers Support
A new piece of legislation has been introduced in the U-S that would create a federal labelling system for genetically-modified products.
April 10 – Closing Agricultural Markets
A down day for all three major grains today in Chicago with soybeans leading the way.
April 10 – Midday Ag News Report
Ontario Pork says producers won’t resume shipping hogs to Quality Meats until they’re sure they’re going to get paid for them.
Updated: Financial Problems Keep Quality Meat Toronto Plant Idle
The Quality Meats plant in Toronto has not yet resumed production.