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Thinking GMO

As great as the benefits are for Golden Rice, with the potential to save 2 million children from dying of malnutrition, the reality is most GMO products are not focused on food nutrition but rather pesticide use.  A Pesticides is a general term for a substance used to control or prevent unwanted pests, such as insects, weeds and diseases.  There are numerous types of pesticides, a few common types include herbicides (controlling…

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Posted on January 17, 2014 at 1:57pm

Thinking GMO part 1

Agriculture has advanced continuously throughout the ages to ensure that people have enough to eat.  In years past the majority of the worlds population were directly involved in agriculture and so they didn't fear these advancements.  That is no longer the case, at least not in the privileged countries of the world.  Here in Canada roughly 98% of the population has nothing to do with the growing of there food, excluding any small garden they may maintain.  So it should not come to any…

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Posted on January 10, 2014 at 1:06pm — 5 Comments

And a New Season Begins

The slow pace of winter is starting to give way to a renewed urgency to get things ready for planting season.  The winter has stubbornly refused to let go, but as the sun climbs higher in the sky and the hours of daylight continue to increase, its days are numbered.  That doesn't stop the cold mornings from putting on a show.

These poor ducks couldn't get there feet wet…

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Posted on April 9, 2013 at 2:30am

Trees, Farms, and Government

When it comes to the growing season for Canadian farms, the southern counties in Ontario rank among the longest seasons, with favorable weather patterns and productive soils.  The land is relatively flat and ideal for producing a multitude of crops.  The two most southerly counties, Kent and Essex have a significant role in Canadian agriculture.  But it wasn't always this way. 

Before the area was colonized this was a forested land with many poorly drained swamp like areas. …

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Posted on March 13, 2013 at 6:35am

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At 2:14am on May 25, 2012, Mitch Lang said…

Gus - Great blog posts.  Very entertaining. lol

 
 
 

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CGC license changes

Two licenses expired, and the CGC issued two others

Protecting Plant Health Supports All Life

CFIA marks Plant Health Day urging Canadians to protect plants from invasive species and understand their role in supporting people, animals, and ecosystems.

U.S. Tax and Regulatory Cuts Cause for Concern in Canada

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems warns changes to the U.S. regulatory system, fueled by the Trump Administration's cuts on spending could negatively impact Canada.An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note, released by Agrifood Economic Systems, examines the impact on Canada of U.S. policy shifts, involving deportations, tax policy changes, government cuts and tariffs.Dr

Diversification Key to Addressing Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems suggests Canada needs to reduce its reliance on the United States by finding new friends with whom to trade, starting within Canada. An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note, released by Agrifood Economic Systems, examines the impact on Canada of U.S. policy shifts, involving deportations, tax policy changes, government cuts and tariffs.

Warmer Weather and Limited Rainfall Allow Rapid Advancement in Spring Planting

Manitoba Agriculture reports limited rainfall and warmer soil temperatures allowed for rapid advancement in spring seeding over the past week. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday. Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says warmer temperatures and limited rainfall have allowed farmers to make excellent progress.

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