Charting the future of farming – Bugle-Observer

Charting the future of farming
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Brennan with Potatoes NB; Somerville with the National Farmers Union; and Antworth with beef industry organizations – they are not representing specific

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Drought could thin Alberta cattle herd – Canada.com


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Drought could thin Alberta cattle herd
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Alberta's beef herd has declined 11 per cent in the past year as the industry struggles with a slump that began with export markets closing due to detection
Drought Prompts 9 Alberta Counties To Declare State Of Emergency AHN

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Beef products recall issued (Northumberland Today)

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain beef products because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.[...]

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Canadian label may not mean Canadian beef – Globe and Mail


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Canadian label may not mean Canadian beef
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fresh meat products, such as ground beef, aren't required to name the product's country of origin on the label, according to several industry experts.
New vaccine keeps E. coli inside cowsSan Francisco Chronicle
Battling a July Fourth Beef RecallABC News
CFIA/Health Hazard Alert: Certain Beef Products May Contain E MarketWatch

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AbitibiBowater names chief restructuring officer (CBC Newfoundland and Labrador)

AbitibiBowater has appointed Bruce Robertson, a former senior managing partner at Brookfield Asset Management Inc., as chief restructuring officer as it tries to work its way out of bankruptcy protection.

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Beef products recall issued (The North Bay Nugget)

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain beef products because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.[...]

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New vaccine keeps E. coli inside cows – San Francisco Chronicle


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New vaccine keeps E. coli inside cows
San Francisco Chronicle
"Being able to reduce the bacteria will not only have an effect on the beef industry, but on the environment." The cattle and beef industry – a $1.85
Battling a July Fourth Beef RecallABC News
CFIA/Health Hazard Alert: Certain Beef Products May Contain E MarketWatch
E. coli O157 comes back with a vengeance, and other nasty toxins Grist Magazine
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BC appoints panel to help ailing cattle industry – Vancouver Sun

BC appoints panel to help ailing cattle industry
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Premier Gordon Campbell recently said the beef industry is worth about $277 million to the provincial economy. He announced formation of the Ranching Task

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Sudden jarring of torches sparked fireball at warehouse (CBC Calgary)

A drum of portable butane torches was jarred in transit, causing a fireball that seriously injured a warehouse worker in southeast Calgary Tuesday, fire investigators said.

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USMEF's Branded Products Promotion Program Funds Available For US … – CattleNetwork.com

USMEF's Branded Products Promotion Program Funds Available For US
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Development programs, private industry funds and funding from the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoffs to promote foreign sales of US red meats.

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Calgary goes red and white for Canada Day (CBC Calgary)

Hundreds of Calgarians, decked out in white and red or waving flags, joined performers and politicians in celebrating a sunny Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park on Wednesday.

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TTC-Bombardier sign $1.2B streetcar deal (CBC.ca)

The Toronto Transit Commission has officially signed its $1.2-billion contract with Montreal-based Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) for 204 new low-floor streetcars.

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Scholarship fund to support future bovine veterinarians – American Veterinary Medical Association

Scholarship fund to support future bovine veterinarians
American Veterinary Medical Association
A scholarship initiative is expected to support the educations of veterinary medical students and others who will contribute to the beef industry.

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Oklahoma ranchers downsize with smaller cattle breeds for beef … – Oklahoma Gazette

Oklahoma ranchers downsize with smaller cattle breeds for beef
Oklahoma Gazette
“The beef industry has now realized that they've created a whole race of giant cattle that cannot sustain themselves,” McKay said.

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Beef Board: 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference Quickly Approaching – CattleNetwork.com


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Beef Board: 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference Quickly Approaching
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General business kicks off with a Beef Industry General Session on Thursday, July 16, focused on current industry conditions and challenges.
Beef summer school in sessionDrovers

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Battling a July Fourth Beef Recall – ABC News


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Battling a July Fourth Beef Recall
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He said the industry's voluntary recall system is indeed effective and "it's very fast." "They have an effective tracking mechanism.
E. coli O157 comes back with a vengeance, and other nasty toxins Grist Magazine
Where's the tainted beef in SC?The State
Hannaford warns consumers about recalled beefBangor Daily News
Fence Post -Product Design & Development
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Drought conditions takes toll on producers (Drumheller Mail)

Scorched earth in central Alberta has many farmers and ranchers wishing for rain, and for some it may be too late. On June 16, the County of Camrose declared a local state of agricultural disaster due to drought conditions. Last week the Stettler County followed suit.

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Agriculture disaster must not be taken lightly (Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser)

It’s not bad enough that we’re dealing with the Great Recession. Now, in mere minutes – 17 to be exact – the County of Wetaskiwin has joined its neighbours to the east, Camrose, in declaring an agricultural state of emergency.

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B.C. government wants to beef up cattle industry with new task force (Kitchener – Waterloo Record)

VICTORIA, B.C. – The provincial government wants to beef up British Columbia’s ailing cattle industry with a new task force that will consider changing regulations to help market the meat to more consumers.

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BC government wants to beef up cattle industry with new task force – The Canadian Press

BC government wants to beef up cattle industry with new task force
The Canadian Press
VICTORIA, BC — The provincial government wants to beef up British Columbia's ailing cattle industry with a new task force that will consider changing
Ranching Task ForceCKFR

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Agricultural disaster declared (Lacombe Globe)

LACOMBE-– As the dry spell continues, more municipalities are joining the list of those declaring themselves agriculture disaster areas. And it didn’t take long for Lacombe County to join those praying for rain.

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Sod-turning held for new abattoir (Fort Frances Times)

With surveyors laying out the building site in the background, about 90 district farmers and residents were on hand Monday to observe the official start of construction of the long-awaited new abattoir in Emo.

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Beef summer school in session – Drovers

Beef summer school in session
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The checkoff-funded class provided an overview of the beef industry and a hands-on learning experience on beef quality. For 20 years the program has been

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USMEF: Iowa, Nebraska Producers Wrap Up Corn-Fed Beef Trade … – CattleNetwork.com

USMEF: Iowa, Nebraska Producers Wrap Up Corn-Fed Beef Trade
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Iowa, representing the Iowa Corn Promotion Board; and Kevin and Terri Carstensen of Odebolt, Iowa, representing the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

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Upcoming International Livestock Congress Equips Industry For The … – CattleNetwork.com

Upcoming International Livestock Congress Equips Industry For The
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Recognizing in this market that there are no ready-made answers or instant solutions in all areas of the beef cattle sector, a group of industry
Calgary Stampede expects 1.2 million visitorsCalgary Herald
Final Count Down to Greatest Outdoor Show On EarthDiscover Foothills

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