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White House threatens to veto U.S. Farm Bill over food stamp cuts

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-18
The White House has threatened to veto a five-year farm bill on Thursday because of "unacceptable deep cuts" in food stamps for the poor that could increase hunger across America.


EU, U.S. leaders launch free-trade talks

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-17
The United States and the European Union launched negotiations for the world's most ambitious free-trade deal on Monday, promising thousands of new jobs and accelerated growth on both sides of the Atlantic.


China's demand for Canadian canola meal could rise

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-14
There are strong indications that China's demand for Canadian canola meal will be on the rise in the near future, especially after a report from the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) showed dairy production increases when cows consume canola meal.


Sobeys to buy Canada Safeway

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-12
The Canadian owner of the Sobeys grocery store chain is poised to make itself Canada's second-biggest grocer through a surprise takeover of Canada Safeway.


NEW CONTEST: Win free farm fuel

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-11
A farmer somewhere in Canada will receive a month of free farm fuel, worth up to $5,000, from Country Guide magazine in our latest contest.


FAO sees cereals output rebounding, weighing on food prices

Source: Daily News | 2013-06-08
A projected rebound in global wheat and maize production this year will weigh on food prices but strong demand will prevent prices falling far from high levels, the United Nations' food agency said Thursday.


Cargill names new Canadian chief

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-28
Canada's biggest beef packer and third-biggest grain handler have a new hand at the wheel.


Decline in biodiversity of farmed plants, animals gathering pace

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-27
A decline in the diversity of farmed plants and livestock breeds is gathering pace, threatening future food supplies for the world's growing population, the head of a new United Nations panel on biodiversity said Monday.


FREE to good home: FARM PROGRESS tickets (May 23, 2013)

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-23
Editor's Note: We've said it before and now we'll say it again -- "Well, that was quick." The contest is now closed and the 82 winning entrants have been notified by email. Thanks to all of you who entered for taking part in this year's contest...


CFIA: What makes 'local' food local?

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-11
Federal food inspectors will now allow a much broader geographic definition in food marketers' use of the word "local" while the label claim undergoes regulatory review.


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