Reading Time: 2 minutes As predicted, fed slaughter graded volume decreased in 2013. But what is interesting is the non-fed graded volume increased (non-fed being mostly cows) to compensate for the fed slaughter decrease. This increase of non-fed slaughter does not bode well for the future as it means there are going to be fewer breeding cows in the […] Read more
Slaughter volumes down as Canadian herd numbers dwindle
Modernizing of regulations governing grade standards will take at least two years
Organic industry gets uncomfortable news
Reading Time: 2 minutes It was just a matter of time before the Achilles heel of organic food production was going to be exposed, and a recent CBC news report hit the issue right between the eyes. The report stated that 45 per cent of organic produce randomly tested by the CFIA showed traces of pesticides. Organic industry spokespeople […] Read more
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