by Breanne Baker | Nov 15, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
It’s a curious strategy. As pointed out in a front page Western Producer story by Adrian Ewins, none of the candidates running in the Canadian Wheat Board election is identifying themselves as being a supporter of marketing choice or a dual market. In all the other...
by Breanne Baker | Nov 12, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Usually, a subsidy to transport livestock feed isn’t a good policy. However, in the case of the ongoing excess moisture problems faced by some livestock producers, this week’s provincial announcement of a transportation subsidy is a logical approach. During bad...
by Breanne Baker | Nov 10, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
A lot of crop and livestock diversification opportunities have not ended up being the panacea that promoters claimed, but there have also been some amazing success stories through the years. On the livestock side, ostriches and wild boars ended up as failures for most...
by Breanne Baker | Nov 9, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
The Europeans are certainly skilled at inventing new trade barriers. Mandatory eco-labeling legislation has been passed in France. By July of next year, environmental information will need to be made available at point of sale for all high volume consumer goods...
by Breanne Baker | Nov 8, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Steve Verheul gave a presentation to the annual meeting of the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association in Brandon over the weekend. Verheul is this country’s chief negotiator in the free trade agreement being attempted between Canada and the European Union. Verheul is...
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