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
Bill 7 to Expand Access and Simplify Water Use Rules for Producers Tuesday, November 11, 2025 As previously reported by Farms.com, the Government of Alberta is moving forward with important updates to the Water Act through the proposed Bill 7: Water Amendment Act. The legislation aims to make more water available to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses while improving... Read this article online
Pressing Provinces to Liberalize Liquor Trade Laws Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers continue to face serious challenges when trying to sell their products across provincial borders, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report, Bottled Up: Barriers facing small business in... Read this article online
Linear Grain Strengthens Local Farming Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Linear Grain Inc., a privately owned Canadian grain handling and merchandising company, has announced the successful acquisition of the Fannystelle Grain Elevator from Bunge. The strategic purchase reinforces Linear Grain’s commitment to supporting Manitoba farmers with efficient and locally... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 3 – 7 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Right up until the day before the Liberals released the first federal budget under Prime Minister Carney, opposition parties wanted the government to take steps to improve the lives of Canadians. On Nov. 3, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pushed for the government to remove the... Read this article online
2026 regional Outstanding Young Farmer nomination deadlines approaching Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The 2025 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer’s national event takes place in Toronto later this month, but work is already underway to get ready for 2026. The deadlines for some regional nominations to be considered in next year’s crop of young farmers are fast approaching. Saskatchewan... Read this article online