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 adopts ePhytos for grain shipments to Mexico Thursday, November 27, 2025 Canada is doing away with some paper documents related to ag exports to Mexico. Since Nov. 3, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has replaced paper phytosanitary certificates with electronic ones (ePhytos) for grain and related products heading to Mexico. These certificates... Read this article online
Sask. getting its first UFA store Wednesday, November 26, 2025 UFA is increasing its presence in Western Canada with its first store in Saskatchewan. At Agribition on Nov. 23, UFA revealed a new farm and ranch supply store will open in the Land of the Living Skies in 2026. The store will be at 850 North Service Road in Emerald Park. "While UFA... Read this article online
OFA celebrates student success and leadership with scholarships and a new award Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Photo back row (from left): David Thornton of EDF Power Solutions, OFA Zone 9 Director Mark Reusser, OFA Zone 10 Director Steve Brackenridge, and OFA Zone 8 Director Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow. Front row (from left), four of the six winners: Heidi McFadden, Clayton Devitt, Kate Normet, and... Read this article online
Navigating The World of Phytogenics in Swine Nutrition Wednesday, November 26, 2025 In Canada and around the world, the swine industry is undergoing transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, regulatory pressures, and the growing demand for sustainable production practices. Within this landscape, phytogenics have emerged as a promising innovation in animal... Read this article online
Online Hub Brings it all Together Wednesday, November 26, 2025 To address the growing ecological and agricultural threat posed by invasive wild pigs, Canada is responding with the launch of Wild Pigs Canada. This new online hub was developed by Invasives Canada and Animal Health Canada in collaboration with the Invasive Wild Pig Leadership... Read this article online