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
Canadian Feedlot Surveillance Program Monitors Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Monday, August 10, 2026 Canadian Surveillance Program Tracks Antimicrobial Resistance in Feedlot Cattle Research helps inform responsible antimicrobial stewardship and cattle health management Canada's beef industry continues to strengthen its understanding of antimicrobial use and resistance in feedlot... Read this article online
How Sunflower Growers Can Manage Sclerotinia Disease Monday, August 10, 2026 Sclerotinia Remains a Persistent Challenge for Sunflower Growers andMorgan Cott, Agronomy Extension Specialist – Special Crops, Manitoba Crop Alliance says successful control requires a layered management approach. Sunflower growers across the Prairies continue to face one of the... Read this article online
Prairie Hog Country August/September 2026 edition Monday, August 10, 2026 The most recent edition of Prairie Hog Country was put in the hands of Canada Post Wednesday. Included in this very full edition are the Industry Award winners from Alberta Pork Congress awards banquet, and the Olymel Reach for the Top Award winners. Congratulations to Farm Team winners... Read this article online
1776 Pork Chop Salute to Celebrate America 250 During Iowa State Fair Monday, August 10, 2026 For generations of fairgoers, a visit to the Iowa State Fair has been synonymous with one specific food item: the Pork Chop on a Stick ™. The Iowa Pork Producers Association sells tens of thousands of them each year during the fair. This summer, that tradition will take on an extra... Read this article online
AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts Monday, August 10, 2026 The U.S. pork industry continues to battle porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and the job isn’t finished yet. During development of the National Swine Health Strategy (NSHS), producers identified PEDV elimination as a key industry priority. Reaching that goal requires a clear picture of... Read this article online