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National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs: December 5

December 6, 2018

USDA – Compared to two weeks ago, trade activity and demand on feed grade corn and soybeans moderate. Feed grade corn traded 6 cents higher FOB even as cash bids are seen slightly lower than the prior period. Forward contract activity was minimal as growers are holding out on selling corn until after January 1. […]

Organic grains steady, but with wide quality spread

November 30, 2018

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia staff With the harvest largely in the rear-view mirror and spring seeding still a distant spec on the horizon, the organic markets in Western Canada are generally holding steady heading into the winter months. Prices for most of the major crops only saw minor movement over the course of November. […]

Organic price quotes: Late November

November 30, 2018

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Prairie farmers grow more organic crops

November 20, 2018

By Robert Arnason Glacier FarmMedia staff Organic is back. After a period of sluggish growth and a decline in the number of producers in the early 2010s, organic farming is expanding in Western Canada. Certified organic acres on the Prairies reached 1.824 million in 2017, up 29 percent from 1.4 million acres in 2015. The […]

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Organic certifications on the rise in Alberta

November 19, 2018

Organic Alberta –Organic Alberta has released the Organic Agriculture in Alberta Statistics Report. The data contains information on organic operations in Alberta, including regional and production statistics. Overall, the report shows trends and areas of growth in Alberta’s organic operations. “This report highlights the continued strong growth in organic production in Alberta, which is driven by continually increasing […]

Not enough fruit and vegetables grown to feed the planet: University of Guelph

October 30, 2018

University of Guelph – If everyone on the planet wanted to eat a healthy diet, there wouldn’t be enough fruit and vegetables to go around, according to a new University of Guelph study. A team of researchers compared global agricultural production with nutritionists’ consumption recommendations and found a drastic mismatch. “We simply can’t all adopt […]

What does that ‘Organic’ label really mean?

December 7, 2018

OrganicBiz staff The ‘USDA Organic’ label has become been a point of tension as organic food prices rise. But what does it mean? In the U.S., USDA certified organic foods must be produced under federal guidelines for soil quality, animal rearing and pesticide use. Produce is organic if it’s grown in soil that uses no prohibited substances, such as pesticides, for three years […]

Rice fields as pesticide filter

December 5, 2018

New research considers pesticide-cleansing properties of rice plants America Society of Agronomy – Rice is a staple food crop of 20 percent of the world’s population. It’s also grown on every continent except Antarctica. While it’s an important part of our diets, new research shows that rice plants can be used in a different way, […]

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Got questions about organic farming? ‘Ask an Expert’

November 27, 2018

By Dr. Brenda Frick Courtesy of the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative Do you have questions? We can help. Organic farmers, those transitioning to organic production, and those who are just curious: a resource is available to answer questions and to help you explore options. Pivot and Grow’s ‘Ask an Expert’ phone line (1-800-245-8341) offers farmers […]

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