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Obama reiterates call for U.S. farm subsidy cuts

U.S. President Barack Obama proposed slashing subsidies to the booming agriculture sector by…

Canadian food bill holds steady for ‘Food Freedom Day’

Canadian consumers get to mark "Food Freedom Day" on the same day in 2012 as in the…

Chinese mission yields new canola meal, beef tallow exports

Canada's latest trade mission to China has yielded plans for a major increase in Canadian…

DuPont to increase investment in food, nutrition

Chemical and bioscience giant DuPont will spend $10 billion and release thousands of new…

USDA sets guidelines for healthier school meals

School meals for millions of U.S. children will be healthier under obesity-fighting…

Gavilon considers sale to fund expansion: reports

U.S. grain company Gavilon is considering options for expansion, including a sale of the…

Over half of farmers plan to expand, diversify: FCC

Almost six in 10 farmers nationwide plan to expand or diversify their farming operations in the…

Alberta’s WRAP names new president

Members of Alberta's general farm organization have named one of the Friends of the Canadian…

Food prices may ease in 2012 but won’t drop: FAO

Prices of some foods may ease slightly in 2012 due to a slowing global economy but are…

Dry winter on Prairies a worry for cattle, winter wheat

Canada's Prairie farm belt is the driest it has been in five years, raising concerns for…

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