What's in a (sausage's) name? Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Sausage consumption in Europe isn't an issue. Sausage naming is.NewEurope Online reports that the European Commission has received an application from Slovenia for official recognition and protected status for the "Krainer Wurst." Other countries who might want to lay claim to the famous sausage or to dispute the Slovenian claim have six months to register their objections.The European Commission awards Protected Geographical Indication status to foods when it can be proven they are regional specialties. (Think champagne from a certain region in France.) The status allows the area that originated them to use that name exclusively and to license it to others. A successful Slovenian claim means Austria would have to rename its extremely popular cheese-filled Kaesekrainer sausage. According to NewEurope, the head of the Vienna chamber of commerce, Josef Bitzinger, says sausage stand operators all over Vienna will not rename their products.Slovenia claims the minced pork and season sausage was invented in northern Slovenia in the 1800s. A complication is that Slovenia was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire at the time. Austrians and Slovenians should eat sausages all summer and negotiate a peaceful solution to a potential impasse. BP The transition to open marketing - producers' fears have not been realized Pink slime beef crisis hits pork
McDonalds Canada and Cargill back youth leadership in beef sustainability Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announcednew supportfrom industry partnersMcDonald's Canada and Cargillto strengthen youth involvement in beef sustainability leadership. The support focuses on the CRSB Council Youth Position, a non-voting role created in 2025 to ensure youth... Read this article online
Ag industry sends messages on #CdnAgDay Tuesday, February 10, 2026 With Feb. 10 celebrated as Canada’s Agriculture Day across the country, Farms.com reached out to members of the ag industry to deliver messages to fellow farmers, and to the consumers who rely on Canadian farmers. Grain Growers of Canada’s (GGC) message to other farmers highlights... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association rolls out traceability survey Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has launched an online survey for producers to give feedback on the proposed traceability regulations. The proposed regulations, which the Canadian Food Inspection Agency paused implementing in January 2026, include mandatory premised IDs, and... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online