Canada

Record funding and coverage for 2013 crop insurance program February 2013

Since 2008, the Saskatchewan government has continually increased funding for crop insurance to address the needs of farmers and ranchers. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Deere announces record Q1 earnings of $650 million February 2013

Farm and construction equipment maker Deere & Co. has said that its first-quarter net income leaped 22 per cent on growing sales of farm machinery at higher prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

OFVC Feb. 20 & 21, 2013 February 2013

Get inspired during the 2013 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Conference, being held Feb. 20 and 21, 2013, at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Investment strengthens Canadian agri-food and biofuel industries February 2013

The Canadian Government will be investing over $900,000 in a POS Pilot Plant, which can create agri-food, biofuels and more from plant feedstock. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Expert panel to review XL Foods E. coli outbreak February 2013

The Government of Canada has appointed an Independent Expert Advisory Panel to review the XL Foods Inc. E. coli O157:H7 investigation and recall. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New video series delivers insights on farm succession February 2013

The video series offers planning and documenting ideas for how a succession plan unfolds over a period of time. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Property rights advocate office opens in Lethbridge February 2013

Albertans can now get information to help them with their property rights. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Commodity hub planned for southeastern Saskatchewan February 2013

Hub will give grain shippers access to customers in 28 states, Pacific and Gulf ports, and Mexico. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Guelph Food Technology Centre merges with global health and safety organization February 2013

Clients benefit from expanded food safety services and a wider global footprint. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Biogas Forum and AGM March 26-28, 2013 February 2013

The Biogas Association is hosting a new series of biogas related events on March 26 to 28 in the Ottawa area. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadian Biogas Conference and Exhibition February 2013

Growth in farm & rural biogas sector is steady and the 2013 Canadian Biogas Conference is focussing on managing the sector & taking applications to the next step Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

GFTC merges with NSF International February 2013

The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) has merged with NSF International, a global public health and safety organization with a legacy in food safety training. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CanadaGAP advisory committee nominations February 2013

CanadaGAP, the national food safety program for fresh fruit & vegetable suppliers, is accepting nominations for the CanadaGAP Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Pool return outlooks higher February 2013

CWB says winter pool projected returns are higher for wheat, durum and canola. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Partnership will help restore Manitoba's Delta Marsh February 2013

Ducks Unlimited and the Manitoba government partner for North America's largest wetland restoration project. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Sask researchers studying cow manure February 2013

A team of researchers is studying about 70 patties of frozen cow manure at the University of Regina. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

NS haskap berry session Feb. 4 February 2013

An information session about growing of haskap berries is being held February 4, starting at noon, in the Mariners Centre community room in Yarmouth, NS. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

BC Tree Fruits celebrating apple month February 2013

The team at B.C. Tree Fruits is ramping up for a busy February as they celebrate national Apple Month 2013. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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