LONGVIEW, Alta. — June floods inundated farm equipment in various parts of southern Alberta, and now some of that equipment could be coming to auction. It’s a case of buyer beware. Janet Patriquin, assistant farmer’s advocate, said no issues have yet been reported, but those in the market for used equipment should be aware of […] Read more
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Alberta farmers urged to be cautious about flood-damaged farm equipment
Livestock production impact study provides powerful punch
Most livestock and grain producers recognize that their industry is vital to the community, province and country, but are they aware of how much they contribute? British Columbia’s cattle producers weren’t, so they commissioned an economic impact study to quantify their value and give them the numbers to back up their claims. The results were […] Read more
CFIA investigates E. coli in Gort’s raw milk cheese
A recall on cheese from Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm near Salmon Arm, B.C., was expanded Sept. 19 to include 15 products. The Public Health Agency of Canada said the cheese is contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and caused the death of one British Columbia resident. It is also connected to illnesses in another 14 people, […] Read more
Gun registry battle drags on in Quebec
Although the national long-gun registry is long gone, the battle over its legacy and the fate of the registry database continues in Quebec. But the lawyers have taken over. While the database of gun owner records over the registry’s existence have been destroyed, the Quebec government wants to keep data on its gun owners intact […] Read more
IGC raises 2013-14 global wheat crop outlook, cuts corn
LONDON (Reuters) — The International Grains Council on Thursday raised its forecast for global wheat production in 2013-14 and stocks at the end of the season, partly reflecting improved crop outlooks in the European Union and North Africa. Global wheat output was projected at 693 million tonnes, up from a previous forecast of 691 million […] Read more
Narrow window left to write new U.S. farm law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Congress is a year overdue in writing a new U.S. farm law. New legislation could take months of further wrangling or could evolve rapidly from the current parliamentary storms over federal spending. The farm law will expire on Oct. 1 but that in itself will not be an immediate impetus toward congressional […] Read more
Price of onions nearly costs Indian omelette vendor his life
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) — A north Indian street food vendor has been shot at by a customer furious that there were too few onions in his omelette, police said this week, the latest crime triggered by the soaring price of one of India’s staple foods. The customer opened fire in the village of Aliganj in […] Read more
Lanworth raises world corn, soy forecasts on South American plantings
CHICAGO (Reuters) — Crop forecaster Lanworth raised its outlook for 2013-14 world corn and soybean production on Wednesday on expectations for big plantings of both crops in South America. Lanworth sees the global soybean harvest at 284 million tonnes, up three million tonnes from its forecast last week. It boosted its world corn production forecast […] Read more
Sask. crop report
Saskatchewan’s harvest was 71 percent complete before heavy rains swept through most of the grain belt Wednesday and Thursday. The weekly provincial crop report said 21 percent is either swathed or ready to straight combine. The five-year average for this time of year is 60 percent combined and 23 percent ready. By region, the west-central […] Read more
Stampede says drug testing protocols were valid
The Calgary Stampede’s appeal committee has upheld the decision to disqualify the winning steer in its Steer Classic competition after it tested positive for drug use. In a news release, the Calgary Stampede said the appeal panel agreed the competition’s rules were “explicit and clear” and the drug testing protocols were valid. The grand champion […] Read more
