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
Cultivator’s 250 by 2050 Startup Growth Plan Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Cultivator powered by Conexus has set an ambitious goal to support 250 Saskatchewan companies in reaching $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 2050. This initiative builds on its success since 2019, during which 15 companies in its incubator program have reached this... Read this article online
New AgWest Locations in Weyburn and Yorkton Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Farming can be a challenging. With unpredictable weather, long working hours, and ever-changing demands, farmers in Saskatchewan need dependable equipment, innovative technology, and reliable support to stay ahead. AgWest is excited to announce its expansion into Weyburn and... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission issues multiple licenses Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Four grain handlers in Western Canada received Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) licenses to begin 2025. On Jan. 1, the CGC provided Grain Millers Canada Corp. with a primary elevator license for its location in Delisle, Sask. This type of license goes to “an operator of an elevator... Read this article online
Manitoba Drops to F in CFIB Red Tape Report Tuesday, February 4, 2025 “While some governments have made progress this year, others have fallen behind. Manitoba, for example, took a colossal step backwards after it eliminated its Red Tape Accountability Act, dropping from a near best-in-class B+ in 2023 to an F this year,” said SeoRhin Yoo, a senior policy... Read this article online
New mental health hotline for Cdn. ag industry Tuesday, February 4, 2025 People in Canadian ag requiring specific mental health support for farmers have a new resource available to them. The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) announced the launch of the free National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line. Anyone in Canadian ag, whether a... Read this article online