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
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Canadian Farmers Face Growing Cyber Scam Risks Thursday, October 29, 2026 Canadian Farmers Face Growing Risk as Online Scams Become Harder to Spot New survey finds 65 per cent of Canadians encountered fraudulent messages or online content in the past year, highlighting the importance of strong cybersecurity habits for farms and rural businesses For... Read this article online
After Controversial Research Farm Closures, AAFC Asks Farmers to Help Shape Future Science Thursday, October 29, 2026 After a controversial year that included plans to shut down federal agricultural research facilities, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now asking Canadian farmers and industry stakeholders to help shape the future of its agricultural science agenda. AAFC has launched Shaping the... Read this article online
JCB Unveils Versatile New Fastrac 6000 Series Thursday, October 29, 2026 High horsepower tractor combines speed, comfort, and versatility for modern farming JCB has expanded its Fastrac lineup with the introduction of the 6000 Series, a machine designed to offer the power of larger tractors while maintaining the agility and versatility farmers need for a wide... Read this article online
Canada Proposes Clean Fuel Changes to Strengthen Domestic Biofuel Production Thursday, October 29, 2026 Canadian canola, corn, soybean, and wheat producers have a stake in proposed federal changes designed to strengthen Canada’s domestic low-carbon fuel industry and encourage investment in renewable fuel production. Proposed federal amendments, announced earlier this week, aim to boost... Read this article online