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Op-Ed: A Breakdown of Food and Agriculture in the MAHA Report
Northern Ag Network
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June 12, 2025
by Lainey Stenberg The White House published the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Assessment on May 22. This special report investigating the health of American children raised many concerns from leaders in the agriculture industry. Beginning in...
Firm mum on perceived wind farm plans
Turtle Island News
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June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025 91 views By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal A large Toronto-based energy company with wind and solar projects in operation across the country says details about a potential wind farm project...
Province offers to buy P.E.I. potato wart index fields, take them out of agricultural production
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 12, 2025
Prince Edward Island is launching a new program that makes money available to buy fields where potato wart has been confirmed in the past. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has designated 37 sites across the Island as index fields — or areas...
Ontario fines recruiter charging foreign workers for placements at Canadian Tire store
The Globe and Mail
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June 12, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Ontario's Ministry of Labour found Allison Jones and her businesses were charging foreign workers between US$7,900 and US$12,000 to secure work permits and jobs at a Canadian Tire location in Toronto.Sammy Kogan /The...
Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers
Brownfield Ag News
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News Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry is continuing to develop programs that reward farmers for adopting climate smart ag practices. Brian Jennings...
Republican Party of Alberta candidate says Alberta would be better separated from Canada
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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June 12, 2025
Cam Davies, a candidate for the Republican Party of Alberta seeking election in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-election, is advocating for a binding independence referendum, arguing that Alberta is not getting a fair deal within Canada. OLDS –...
Conflict over ostriches and avian flu drags on in Canada
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 11, 2025
For roughly six months, the operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm and its supporters have been at odds with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The conflict has been going on since December 2024, when it was learned that ostriches...
Daughters of the American Revolution held ceremonies, laid wreaths at Madonna of the Trails and Tri-State 911 Memorial in Lamar
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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June 16, 2025
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Maple Leaf shareholders approve Canada Packers spinoff
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 11, 2025
The shareholders of Maple Leaf Foods voted resoundingly to approve the proposed spin-off of the company's pork operations to form Canada Packers Inc. at its 2025 annual and special meeting of shareholders on June 11. Maple Leaf Foods"The...
Canada losing farmland to development as rental costs squeeze farmers
West Central Online
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June 6, 2025
Canada’s dwindling farmland base and rising rental costs threaten the country’s agricultural sustainability, researchers warn Canada’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development,...
Union and environmental non-profit launch lawsuit against Health Canada
Rabble.ca
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June 12, 2025
The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) and Ecojustice have joined forces in a lawsuit against Health Canada alleging that the agency has failed to enforce pesticide safety data sheet requirements under the federal Pest Control...
Industrial lots slated for former Woodstock farmland
The Expositor
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June 12, 2025
Oxford County council has approved a project that will turn 34 hectares (85 acres) of former farmland in Woodstock into 17 industrial lots. Article content The property fronts the northwest corner of Devonshire Avenue and Oxford Road 4. The lots...
As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales
Alberta Prime Times
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HALIFAX — A new report says that struggling Nova Scotia farmers could benefit from selling more produce in local markets. The report was released by the Ecology Action Centre. It cites Statistics Canada data indicating the province's farming...
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that's been...
Future planning: Farm succession in Strathcona County
Devon Dispatch
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column Strathcona County Ward 5 Coun. Aaron Nelson. Photo supplied As many rural producers know, agriculture continues to be a foundational part of life in Strathcona County. Our family farms feed Albertans and serve...
Bioenterprise Canada selects first SGAP funding recipients
Food in Canada
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June 12, 2025
The funding is to implement clean technology and sustainability process enhancements Bioenterprise Canada names 15 recipients of the first round of its Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP). The food and agri-technology businesses in...
Farm workers union takes Health Canada to court over pesticide safety
Ontario Farmer
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June 9, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Farm News Published Jun 09, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Derek Johnstone, special assistant to the national...
Unusual but good spring for northern Minnesota farmer
Brownfield Ag News
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News Unusual but good spring for northern Minnesota farmer June 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News A farmer in northwest Minnesota is pleased with crop development. Shayne Isane of Badger says it was an unusual spring....
Maxville Farmers’ Market worth checking out
Seaway News
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June 12, 2025
KIM BURTON-SCHRAM LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Friday Farmers’ Market located at King George Park in the village of Maxville has much to offer shoppers looking for locally grown produce, handcrafted pieces, unique gift items and...
Company with Gates ties buys huge swath of Benton County farmland
Tri Cities Area Journal of Business - Washington State
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June 12, 2025
An investment company linked to Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently bought 8,080 acres of farmland in southern Benton County for roughly $131.4 million. Benton County assessor records show that 100C LLC closed on the 28 parcels at the beginning...