Re: FAO takes heat for alleged bias, (WP,Oct. 28.) It is unfortunate that the debate around global food security often sidelines the reality of the almost one billion food-insecure people in the world. There was much debate at the McGill Food Security Conference over the pros and cons of biotech and high input agriculture for […] Read more
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Alta. breeders see potential for Appenzeller herding dog
LINDEN, Alta. – Mirjam Hofman dreams of introducing Swiss mountain dogs to the Prairies. Hofman had her heart set on owning and breeding Appenzeller Sennenhundes when she and her husband, Auke, moved to their poultry breeding farm near Linden. Appenzeller Sennenhundes are herding dogs that need work to do and space to run. “This breed […] Read more
Argentine eyes Speckle Parks
EDMONTON – Carlos Ojea Rullan has travelled the world searching for the best cattle genetics and the Speckle Park breed has caught his eye. “It’s the first time I saw them. Right now I’m just trying to learn a little bit about them,” the Argentine breeder said. “It looks like something interesting.” Ojea Rullan video […] Read more
Easy make, decadent recipes for the season
Most of us cringe when the forecaster calls for snow, but a certain peace comes over many of us once those big flakes start gently falling. All of a sudden the world is quiet. Enjoy the short lived tranquility because in just one month it will be Christmas Day. I do love the Christmas season: […] Read more
Organic industry calls natural food movement dangerous
Organic food companies are issuing a call to arms for farmers to take up the fight against natural foods, a foe that is stealing sales and reducing farm incomes. “Nothing is more important to your operation than correcting this misinformation with natural,” Tom Cowell, general manager of Growers International Organic Sales Inc., told delegates attending […] Read more
CWB election – for Nov. 25, 2010
I am writing this letter to clarify my position as a (Canadian Wheat Board candidate for) director for district 5. The front page article ( “Candidates avoid the ‘O’ word,”WP,Nov. 11) suggested that candidates were being less that clear. So let me state my position clearly. My bias is in favour of an open market. […] Read more
Council assures public chemicals in honey not harmful to health
Honey is not contaminated with excessive levels of chemical residue, says the head of the Canadian Honey Council, contrary to articles published recently in Canadian newspapers. TheVancouver Sunreported last week that 40 percent of honey jars sold in Canada contain elevated levels of butyric acid, which is a chemical used to repel bees. TheSunstory, which […] Read more
Alberta gets feeder cattle insurance
A new feeder cattle insurance program has been introduced in Alberta. The program offers market protection to producers of 700 to 1,000 pound feeder cattle, said co-ordinator Jennifer Wood of Alberta Financial Services Corp., which administers the program. It is similar to a fed cattle program introduced last year in the province. The Cattle Price […] Read more
Canada has share of unusual court cases and characters
Many famous courtroom trials have occurred through history. Because our society is so media-driven, we tend to think of famous or noteworthy trials in American terms, such as Charles Manson, O.J. Simpson and the Lindbergh kidnappers. But there are many Canadian trials that are famous (and infamous). If it’s sex, drama, murder or important legal […] Read more
Canola movement surges as farmers unload crop
Canola oil is pouring out of Canada like someone punched a hole in the bucket. That’s helping farmers pay bills and making the Canadian grain handling and crushing systems run fast. “It’s fantastic,” said Greg Porozni, a farmer-director with the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. “It’s astounding.” Huge demand from China and continuing strong demand from […] Read more
