Archive for February 8th, 2010
Canadian Wheat Board Review Dismissed
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Federal Court Judge James Russell has dismissed the application by the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board to orders made by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz in 2008 prior to the Wheat Board’s director elections. The group wanted a judicial review of changes that were made to how the voters list is [...]
Test Your Batteries
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When the cold weather hits, farm equipment dealerships see a spike in the number of customers who come in for new batteries or to have their batteries tested. In many cases, what appears to be a bad battery that needs to be returned on warranty may simply be an undercharged battery, [...]
Insulin From Safflowers
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A new variety of transgenic safflower, developed by biotechnology firm SemBioSys Genetics, Inc., is poised to create a new niche market for Canadian producers. The plant, currently grown in relatively small numbers for sale on the birdseed market, may be used in the production of insulin for people suffering from diabetes.
The crop [...]
