Plebiscite, barley markets, and the single desk debate
The piece reviews the federal barley plebiscite and its shady process, noting potential government gag orders and media failings in explaining options that affected Western Canada's grain industry. It highlights malt barley premiums, dual markets, and the gap left by no single desk, with farmers relying on the Canadian Grain Commission, which may not have jurisdiction over malt barley quality standards.
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Canada
John Morriss
Manitoba Cooperator
Morriss
CWB
Canadian Grain Commission
Mr. Morriss
4-H beef shows foster life lessons and long history
The piece celebrates 4-H youth and their beef shows, noting the hard work, pride, and sportsmanship learned from preparing cattle for the ring. It highlights regional beef events, project diversification, and 4-H’s enduring rural roots and future adaption as it nears its 90th anniversary.
Russell Banner Seeks Signed Letters For Publication
The Russell Banner invites letters to the editor and will publish signed names. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise. Letters may be edited for style content and length.
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Russell Banner
The end of cheap food era and rising prices
Gwynne Dyer argues the era of cheap food is over as corn and wheat prices soar. He notes rising global demand from population growth and meat consumption, bio fuels diverting grain, and the linked food and energy markets hurting the world’s poor.
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India
Mexico
Turkey
Vietnam
United Nations
United States
Europe
Brazil
China
Asia
Econon
Lester Brown
The
Earth Policy Institute
US Congress