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
Managing Fusarium Head Blight Risks for Better Grain Quality Friday, November 21, 2025 As every farmer knows, planning for a new growing season begins long before planting starts. Every decision a grower makes can influence future crop health, yield, and market value. One major concern for cereal producers is Fusarium Head Blight, also known as FHB. This fungal disease... Read this article online
Smarter Soil Mapping Supports Better Farm Planning Friday, November 21, 2025 Croptimistic Technology Inc. has partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to support sustainable farming through the integration of SWAT MAPS with FCC’s AgExpert software. This collaboration is part of FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program and gives farmers a reliable way to manage field... Read this article online
John Deere defending against misinformation again Friday, November 21, 2025 John Deere is again playing defense against misinformation after an AI video circulating online suggests the manufacturer is leaving Canada. “These claims are false,” Jenni Badding, public relations manager with John Deere, told Farms.com in an email. The claims come from a 17-minute... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Canada’s 2025 Wheat Crop Shows Strong Quality and Yields Thursday, November 20, 2025 Cereals Canada has released its annual New Wheat Crop Report, offering global and domestic buyers a detailed look at the performance and quality of Canada’s 2025 wheat harvest. The report outlines key findings on milling characteristics, flour and semolina quality, and how the wheat... Read this article online