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EU plans to halve pesticide use, expand organic farming

By Kate Abnett, Marine Strauss, GFM Network News May 23, 2020

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission said on Wednesday it planned to increase organic farming and cut agricultural chemical use to protect the environment, proposals welcomed by green groups but which farmers said would make them less flexible. Agriculture is a contributor to climate change – producing around 10 per cent of EU greenhouse […] Read more

General, Machinery, Weather

NFU paper lays out solutions for climate, farming challenges

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News December 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — The global climate crisis is interlinked with the financial crisis on Canadian farms, according to a new discussion paper from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The paper proposes changes to agriculture practices that could help the sector become part of the solution to both major issues. Compiled by Darrin Qualman in collaboration with […] Read more

Crops, Fruit/Vegetables

Major Quebec hothouse grower seeks creditor protection

By GFM Staff September 24, 2019

One of Quebec’s best known greenhouse propagators, who in recent years launched an aggressive expansion into organic vegetables, is seeking creditor protection. Les Serres Lefort, which operates almost 50 acres of greenhouse facilities at Sainte-Clotilde in Quebec’s Monteregie, announced Sept. 10 it had filed a notice of intention on Sept. 6 to file a proposal […] Read more

Cracked soybeans enter a SunOpta soymilk processing plant at Modesto, California. (Video screengrab from SunOpta.com via YouTube)

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

SunOpta sheds U.S. Midwest organic corn, soy business

By GFM Staff February 25, 2019

Organic food firm SunOpta Inc. has stepped out of the U.S. organic corn and soybean business in a $66.5 million deal with Minnesota-based organic startup Pipeline Foods. Mississauga-based SunOpta announced Monday it closed a deal with Pipeline last Friday for the Canadian firm’s organic and “specialty” soy and corn operations, which include five plants in […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

U.S. firm partners with James Cameron’s Prairie pulse processor

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm January 8, 2019

CNS Canada — Saskatchewan pulse processing company Verdient Foods has entered into a joint venture agreement with U.S. company Ingredion to expand operations. The organic pea protein fractionation facility at Vanscoy, about 20 km southwest of Saskatoon, has been running since last year and the new agreement will see it expand operations to include more […] Read more

A hemp plant in Alberta. (Jennifer Blair photo)

Crops, Markets

Downturn seen in organic markets for malt barley, hemp

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 28, 2018

CNS Canada — As organic producers look to clean out the 2017 crop from their bins before seeding, they’re finding lower prices than they’re willing to sell for. Contracts have been filled up, meaning some producers who were waiting for higher prices are out of luck with no options to sell their crops. Some buyers […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

USDA pulls plan to stiffen rules for organic egg farms

By Tom Polansek March 13, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture scrapped proposed rules on Monday that for the first time would have mandated specific space requirements for hens laying organic eggs and spelled out what it means for the birds to have access to the outdoors. USDA determined it did not have the authority to impose […] Read more

General

Feds pledge funds for organic standards review

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 26, 2018

A review and update of Canada’s organic standards for compliance with international norms will get federal funding to make sure it’s complete by its 2020 deadline. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Friday announced the government will foot the “necessary funds” to the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to cover the cost of the 2020 Canadian […] Read more

Pâte sucrée with spiced butternut squash mousse and pea shoots. This gluten-free pâte sucrée is made with ‘BEST’ Certified-Organic Precooked Navy Bean Flour and ‘BEST’ Certified-Organic Pea Hull Fiber 200. Photo: Chef Sean Audet.

Pulses

Best Cooking Pulses named finalist for ‘Organic Champion’ award

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 6, 2017

Best Cooking Pulses, Inc., a Canadian family-owned company that has been active in the international pulse trade for 81 years, has been named as a finalist in the Fi Europe 2017 ‘Organic Champion’ Innovation Awards for its range of ‘BEST’ Certified-Organic Pea Hull Fibers. The Fi Europe Innovation Awards honours professionals and companies for their […] Read more

A Whole Foods store in Omaha. (WholeFoodsMarket.com)

General, Markets, Reuters

Whole Foods slashes prices on some produce

By Julie Ingwersen, Lisa Baertlein August 28, 2017

Los Angeles/Chicago | Reuters — On its first day as part of Amazon.com, organic grocery chain Whole Foods Market slashed prices on popular items like avocados and apples on Monday by a third as it bid to shake off its “Whole Paycheque” reputation for high prices. In another sign of changes to come, a display […] Read more

U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

Meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after Trump tariffs, industry lobby says

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U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

Meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after Trump tariffs, industry lobby says

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EU plans to halve pesticide use, expand organic farming

NFU paper lays out solutions for climate, farming challenges

Major Quebec hothouse grower seeks creditor protection

SunOpta sheds U.S. Midwest organic corn, soy business

U.S. firm partners with James Cameron’s Prairie pulse processor

Downturn seen in organic markets for malt barley, hemp

USDA pulls plan to stiffen rules for organic egg farms

Feds pledge funds for organic standards review

Best Cooking Pulses named finalist for ‘Organic Champion’ award

Whole Foods slashes prices on some produce

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