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
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Enhancing Residue Management with Coulter Harrows Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Coulter harrows are vital for managing crop residue and preparing the seedbed. These tools are particularly effective in breaking up stubble and incorporating it into the soil, thereby improving soil structure and reducing the risk of disease. This article explores the best practices for... Read this article online
Canadian Soybean Production Expected to Increase Tuesday, August 5, 2025 For the 2024-25 crop year, Canadian soybean production is estimated at 7.56 million tonnes (Mt), reflecting a 7% increase compared to last year. The increase is due to a larger seeded and harvested area, along with favorable growing conditions, particularly in Ontario, where production rose... Read this article online
Canadian Dry Pea Supply Shows Marginal Increase Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The 2024-2025 outlook for Canadian dry peas shows a marginal increase in supply, estimated at 3.3 million tonnes (Mt), compared to the previous crop year. Exports are forecast to be 2.1 Mt, which is 0.3 Mt lower than 2023-2024 levels. This decline is mainly attributed to the imposition of... Read this article online
Average Canadian Lentil Price Expected to Decline Sharply Tuesday, August 5, 2025 For the 2024-25 crop year, Canada's lentil supply is forecast to reach 2.7 million tonnes (Mt), while exports are projected at 2.1 Mt, both of which are higher than the previous year. The main export markets for Canadian lentils continue to be Turkey, India, and the United Arab Emirates.... Read this article online