The NAFB Foundation is a great program because it’s all about the future and helping the young people who will be a part of that future. It’s the kind of program I wish all organizations had. We have always supported it. Here’s who will be receiving grants from the foundation to help with their internships this year.
Canadian Live Hog Prices will Remain Volatile
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food says a combination of factors will keep hog prices volatile with some strengthening as we move toward spring. Brad Marceniuk said while live hog prices have continued to fluctuate, they have improved since the beginning of February when higher U.S. slaughter numbers and higher volumes of chicken and pork in cold storage pushed prices down.
News Briefs
What do you think about the idea of “news briefs?” I did this yesterday and once again today. We’re getting a lot of news here and rather than ignore it I’m borrowing on an idea I’ve seen on other blogs I subscribe to. The idea is to give you a headline/tease with a link to the release or the website where you can find more if you want it. Love to have your feedback.
Commodity Classic Photo Album
At Commodity Classic last week I took a bunch of pictures and didn’t use them all in my posts. So, in case you want to see more I put a selection of them (57) into a Flickr photo album for you.
News Briefs
For your perusal:
Codex Alimentarius launches new website on Food Additives
Follow College Students on Domestic Fuel
The idea of blogging college students seems to be catching on. Over on Domestic Fuel, we’re getting some daily reports from students who are on a cross country tour fueled by E85. They’re in a Chevy Avalanche. We just got the first reports in today and I’m sure Cindy will have them posted later. You can see the original post on it here.
Shamrock Shindig In Missouri
It’s not St. Patty’s day yet but green soy beer was flowing in Jefferson City this evening at the second annual Shamrock Shindig. This is our Missouri Director of Agriculture’s showcase reception for our legislators. It’s a great party.
Keep Your iPressroom Updated
I have never used iPressroom but their news release just came in and prompted me to write about a frustration I’m having today. In their release they say “. . . reports a sharp rise in the number of inquiries for “Internet Pressroom Solutions” over the last three months, outpacing the number of incoming requests for “News Wire Distribution” for the first time in the company’s history.”
News Briefs
Here’s some things I’ve been meaning to bring to your attention:
American increases in peas and lentils hurt Canadian producers
American production of field peas and lentils has risen dramatically in response to government support under the Loan Deficiency Payment program. My colleague Kevin Hursh in Saskatoon, SA says back in 2002, the U.S. placed pulse crops under the LDP effectively guaranteeing producers a floor price. A report just released from Agriculture Canada shows the subsequent acreage and production increases.