At the risk of preaching to the choir, note this: canola oil is a nutritious food ingredient, far preferable to many other options on the market. It has just seven per cent saturated fat, the least among common cooking oils, and has the most plant-based omega-3 fat levels. It is a source of omega-6 fat […] Read more
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Rural revitalization starts with real desire for change
Rural depopulation has been an inevitable consequence of farm consolidation as smaller farms get bigger, and bigger farms get bigger still. The decades-long move in this direction may have allowed existing farm operators to capitalize on economies of scale, but it has also wreaked havoc with prairie towns and villages. Fewer farm families mean fewer […] Read more
Product of USA labelling may need marketing focus
The labelling rule announced by the United States March 11 to define how the “Product of USA” label can be used is being viewed with suspicion and even alarm north of the border. Exports are critical to Canada’s livestock industry. Farm Credit Canada figures show that at nearly $5 billion per year, this country is […] Read more
Have the conversation to keep safe on the farm
Readers with experience in the oil industry know that safety meetings are a major part of that business — not just once a day but often several times a day. Anyone who drives trucks for a living knows all about pre-trip safety checks. Those in the manufacturing business talk about weekly safety meetings and daily […] Read more
Consumer benefits from tech a key part of acceptance
Public opposition to gene editing appears to be fading into the sunset, and not a moment too soon. There has been a lot of good news on this front lately. The European Union announced earlier this winter that it is willing to treat gene edited crops differently than those developed using genetic modification. It was […] Read more
‘Whack-a-mole’ approach carries major ag risks
Prairie agricultural commodities must be able to reach tidewater or there won’t be an industry. It’s as simple as that. That is why a recent presentation by Carlo Dade of the Canada West Foundation is so alarming. The director of the foundation’s Trade and Investment Centre told the CrossRoads Crop Conference in Calgary that Canada […] Read more
Tax on barn heating misses climate purpose
The whole point of carbon pricing is to convince Canadians to change their behaviour and use less fossil fuel. In some instances, this can be effective. People who drive more fuel-efficient vehicles or install more fuel-efficient furnaces will save money by paying less carbon tax. That’s how carbon pricing is supposed to work. But what […] Read more
EU farmer demands don’t all favour Canada
Canadian farmers may watch what’s happening on the streets of Europe this winter with a mixture of envy and admiration. Producers in the European Union have made it clear to their governments that they’re mad as heck and aren’t going to take it anymore. The list of grievances is long, ranging from onerous red tape […] Read more
Canada grows a spine in U.K. trade exchange
The federal government has finally grown a backbone regarding trade with the United Kingdom. Cattle producers have been infuriated for years over the dramatic disparity in beef and pork trade between the two countries. It started when Canada signed a free trade agreement with the European Union in 2016. The deal was touted as a […] Read more
Cattle producers must be part of a methane win-win
Everybody likes win-win situations, but they can be awfully difficult to accomplish. This country’s recent focus on methane emissions from cattle is one such issue that is crying out for a win-win. The federal government published preliminary plans late last month that it hopes will encourage producers to make changes that would cut emissions from […] Read more
