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
B.C. ranch tops $5 million at auction Wednesday, May 13, 2026 A ranch roughly the size of Prince George, B.C., sold in that province for more than $5 million. The Jura Ranch in the Similkameen Valley, which Farms.com previewed the sale of in February, sold for a final price of $5.265 million on May 12, CLHbid.com says. For that price, which... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Students Receive Agriculture Scholarship Awards Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Four Saskatchewan students have been recognized with Agriculture Student Scholarships for their leadership skills, innovative thinking, and dedication to the future of agriculture. The scholarship program supports students who are helping strengthen Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry... Read this article online
EIPC Consortium Launches Science Based Pest Impact Tool – What will the Impact be on US Farmers? Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The EIPC Consortium has officially launched a new global initiative, it says is aimed at improving pest management decisions in agriculture using science-based methods. The consortium is developing the Environmental Impact Pesticide Calculator, known as EIPC, to help compare the... Read this article online
Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Farm ponds are more than just scenic features on a property—they can serve as valuable assets for, recreation, and ecosystem health. Some people like fancy fish in their pond, while some people are not too particular. Whether there are fish in your farm pond, or it’s just a pond, proper... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Wednesday, May 13, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online