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
Canada's tax on carbon rebates sparks outrage Thursday, November 14, 2024 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has voiced strong concerns over a recent government decision to tax upcoming carbon tax rebates for small businesses, which are set to be issued in December. This move has caused frustration among small business owners who feel that taxing... Read this article online
Canada-UK R&D collaboration supports plant-based market growth Thursday, November 14, 2024 Protein Industries Canada and Innovate UK have recently launched their first joint research and development projects, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Canada and the UK. Together with project consortium members, they are investing a total of $5.7 million to drive... Read this article online
Forecast decline in US soybean production Thursday, November 14, 2024 Lower yields reduce US and global soybean forecasts The recent Crop Production report, the USDA has adjusted the US soybean yield for the 2024/25 season downward to 51.7 bushels per acre, a decrease from the previous forecast of 53.1 bushels per acre. This reduction translates to a lower... Read this article online
Daryl Harrison appointed Sask. Agriculture Minister Thursday, November 14, 2024 Saskatchewan’s ag sector has a new voice in the legislature. On Nov. 7, Premier Scott Moe appointed Daryl Harrison, the MLA for Cannington, as the new minister of agriculture. He replaces David Marit, who served as ag minister for 2018. Marit will remain in the provincial cabinet,... Read this article online
Ag in the Nova Scotia Liberal platform Thursday, November 14, 2024 Nova Scotians head to the polls on Nov. 26 to decide whether to provide Tim Houston and the Conservatives with another mandate or to elect the NDP or Liberals. Leading up to election day, Farms.com will comb through each party’s platform to find out what it has in store for the province’s... Read this article online