• Eastern tent caterpillars dangerous for horses

  June 13, 2013 - 16 h 39

  Farm and Dairy reported that an entomologist from the University of Missouri is warning horse owners about the dangers of eastern tent caterpillars.

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• Smoothies on hold

  June 13, 2013 - 16 h 37

  MSN reported June 2 that Costco had removed The Townsend Farms Organic Anti-oxidant Blend Frozen Berry Mix from its shelves after upwards of 30 people in five American states were infected with hepatitis A.

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• Simplot seeks okay for GMO spuds

  May 29, 2013 - 11 h 39

  The J.R. Simplot Co., a giant in the potato industry, has filed applications for approval to grow five genetically-modified varieties.

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• Eating mucus may be good for immune system

  May 29, 2013 - 11 h 37

  Despite your mother’s lectures, picking your nose and eating what you find may have some health benefits, according to a biochemistry professor Scott Napper of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

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• Canadian Lamb Producers Co-op recruiting members

  May 29, 2013 - 11 h 35

  Over the next 36 months the Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative (CLPC) plans to recruit about 650 members.

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• Zero chance of compliance on COOL

  May 23, 2013 - 15 h 03

  The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says it’s ”dismayed” that the United States has not eliminated, but increased, trade discrimination through its mandatory county-of-origin labeling regulations.

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• Agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan growing

  May 23, 2013 - 15 h 00

  Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a successful agricultural trade mission to Russia and Kazakhstan this week where he strengthened the trade relationship with these growing markets and promoted Canada’s world-class livestock.  

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• Hog farmers warned about new virus

  May 23, 2013 - 14 h 58

  The Canadian Swine Health Board is warning hog farmers “to be extra vigilant with their herd biosecurity, given that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEVD) has been found in North America for the first time.”

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• Organic soy milk and tofu from PEI soybeans on sale in Taiwan

  May 16, 2013 - 15 h 19

  The Leezen organic supermarket chain in Taiwan is selling organic soy milk and tofu made from organic soybeans grown on Prince Edward Island.  

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• Working on story

  May 16, 2013 - 15 h 17

  Farm Focus is working on a story about the 235 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada employees who have been notified that their jobs may be eliminated.

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Other news

• May 16, 2013 Eight groups petition to delay tougher COOL
• May 16, 2013 Tribunal rules against dairy farmers
• May 16, 2013 Nigeria targets agriculture development
• May 9, 2013 FCC launches 10th Drive Away Hunger Program
• May 9, 2013 Export opportunities for sheep and goat genetics in Turkey
• May 2, 2013 CDC announces new milk class for mozzarella cheese
• May 2, 2013 Award nominations
• April 18, 2013 Ritz levels $1-billion-a-year COOL threat
• April 18, 2013 Searching for survivors
• April 18, 2013 Russia bans most Canadian beef and pork
• April 18, 2013 Ethanol researchers heartened by horse manure
• April 18, 2013 Chickens can be bred to reduce pollution
• April 18, 2013 Animal behaviour linked to disease symptoms
• April 4, 2013 CFIA researchers face criminal charges
• April 4, 2013 New strain of avian flu in China