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? Geoff Honey Farmers in Western Canada will be going through a big change come August. The end of the Canadian Wheat Board?s single desk will open up a whole new landscape to producers. It?s a landscape that some farmers are unsure about and other farmers are excited for. For those who land on...

Thanks to the past two years? payouts, farmers in Manitoba can expect to see an average increase of five per cent in premium rates for AgriInsurance in 2012. Crop values under the federally/provincially-funded program are up 8.7 per cent, on average, compared to 2011 levels, requiring an...

by Harry Siemens HS: While hard to really validate or authenticate these pictures, take off by half and divide by 5, well I think you get my point. Posted on 18 January 2012 by Michael Stumo. ? Here are pictures sent by CPA member Den Black showing food production practices in China. I...

US - Using recycled manure solids for bedding in cow stalls can be a cheaper option, providing that there is excellent cow preparation at milking time, adequate sanitation of equipment and effective herd management, says researcher Marcia Endres from the University of Minnesota. Stall bedding...

NEW YORK -- BMW Mini is talking to ad agencies, making it the first car account up for grabs in 2012, Advertising Age, an affiliate of Automotive News, reported on Tuesday. Independent agency Butler Shine Stern & Partners has been the agency of record since 2005. The carmaker has started a...

Last August, the U.S. government proposed a Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target of 54.5 mpg to be met by carmakers by 2025. Despite initial reactions, the proposal eventually gained the manufacturers? support. However, the administration has pushed back the official announcement on the...

Jonathan and Randy were hiking buddies and on this one day in the woods Randy is bitten on the rear end by a huge rattlesnake. Ok, Jonathan says "I'll run to town for a doctor." Jonathan runs as fast as he can for 10 miles to a small town and finds the town's only doctor, who is busy delivering...

Was to be January 20-21, 2012 - postponed until Saturday Feb. 25th SnowJam - snowmobile trail ride plus vintage show Mapleton, ND More info at http://snowjam.org/default.aspx

January 18, 2012 ? Monster Energy/Arctic Cat?s Tucker Hibbert is prepared to reclaim his world title at the FIM Snowcross World Championship in the Ivanovo region of Russia February 25. This year marks the first time in history the Snowcross World Championship will be held in Russia. The...

Growers of field, seed and sweet corn in Eastern Canada will get another herbicide option this year for use against broadleaf weeds and grasses in their crops. BASF Canada on Monday announced it has picked up regulatory approval for Armezon, carrying the active ingredient topramezone, in...

By Shaun Haney Canola overall had a great year in 2011. Prices climbed to strong highs, demand was steady and acres were up in Western Canada. So where do we go from here? Does the price of canola continue to climb? Does profitability put us in a position where we are over stocked? Do other oils...

WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Department of Labor?s Occupational Safety & Health Administration has cited poultry processor KD Acquisition I LLC, doing business as Coleman Natural Foods, for eight safety violations at its KD5 plant in Braselton, Ga., after receiving a complaint in July about safety...

Wednesday & Thursday 18th - 19th January 2012 Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground, Winthorpe Newark. Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY Free parking & Free admission for visitors No Tickets required Car Parks open 6.00 am with Special 'Early-Bird' Breakfast from 6.30 to 8am Show offically...

1. The Detroit Auto Show is in full swing and many new models have been announced or teased. There is a high level of excitement at the show despite the uncertainty of the economy and the auto business. 2. The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder concept will be built and will rely on unibody construction...

US pork exports set another monthly volume record in November, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF),which helped offset record-high production and provide a significant boost to pork cutout values. Exports totaled 217,080 metric tons...

by Harry Siemens Winnipeg ? Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) congratulates Ron Kostyshyn on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Premier Selinger announced his changes to the cabinet today. KAP is committed to working with Minister Kostyshyn on issues...

American pork producers are celebrating a key milestone that is helping millions of consumers understand where their food comes from and is empowering leaders for modern agriculture. The National Pork Board's Operation Main Street (OMS) program achieved its 5,000 speech. Arcola, Ill., pork...

For 2012, Boyesen has released their new Rage Cage RC2 Series Reed System. This updated version of the popular Rage Cage now features a sophisticated array of performance attributes designed to provide peak horsepower gains, durability, and model-specific performance for each make/model/year...

Lexus has confused the automotive world once more by turning up to the D1GP Kick Off Drift event outside the Tokyo Motor Show with an LFA Roadster. We?ve reported previously that the Roadster had been called off due to economic circumstances and a lack of interest from potential customers. To...

As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on Interstate 280. Please be careful!" Herman said, "It's not just one car. There?s hundreds...