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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Federal government helps packaging industry April 21, 2010, Mississauga, Ont – The Government of Canada recently helped the packaging industry strengthen its food safety systems by providing $569,000 to the Packaging Association of Canada. Command 360 ME for weed control April 21, 2010, Dorchester, Ont – Growers of field cucumbers, melons, squash and sweet potatoes have a new weed control option with the registration of Command® 360 ME herbicide by FMC Corporation. Assail® a new option for blueberry insects April 20, 2010, Mississauga, Ont – Lowbush and highbush blueberry producers can currently use DuPont™ Assail® insecticide to control aphids and blueberry maggot. Geraniums could help control Japanese beetle April 19, 2010 — Geraniums may hold the key to controlling the devastating Japanese beetle, which feeds on nearly 300 plant species and costs the ornamental plant industry $450 million in damage each year, according to scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Weeds Across Borders Conference coming soon April 19, 2010, Lawrence, KS – Cross-border efforts to manage North America’s invasive plants and weeds will be the focus of an upcoming Weeds Across Borders conference scheduled for June 1 to 4 at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. NDP GMO Bill passes vote April 16, 2010, Ottawa, Ont – A private members bill calling for an analysis of potential harm to export markets prior to approving new genetically engineered seeds has passed second reading in the House of Commons. Onions an alternative to artificial preservatives April 14, 2010 – Some components of the onion have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it possible to use this bulb for food preservation. Leamington grower group wins award April 13, 2010, Toronto, Ont – Ontario tomatoes are getting pumped over an innovation that was recently awarded the Premier’s Award. New potato fact sheet available for Alberta April 13, 2010 – A new publication, entitled Nutrient Recommendations for Russet Burbank Potatoes in Southern Alberta (Agdex number 258/541-1), is now available from Alberta Agriculture. Ontario farmland values rise again April 12, 2010, Guelph, Ont – The average value of farmland in Ontario increased by 3.3 per cent in the second half of 2009, following gains of 2.8 and 1.9 per cent in the two previous reporting periods, according to the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report. |
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