CANADA FILES TRADE COMPLAINT AGAINST CHINESE DISSOLVING PULP DUTIES . . . FARMWORKS FLAVOURS 2014  . . . DFNS AND NSCP LEVY COLLECTION PROGRAM . . . EPA REPORT: NEONICOTINOIDS PROVIDE MINIMAL SOYBEAN YIELD HELP . . .      
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CANADA FILES TRADE COMPLAINT AGAINST CHINESE DISSOLVING PULP DUTIES
Source: Pulp & Paper Canada
The Canadian government has filed a claim with the World Trade Organization regarding the imposition of duties by China against Canadian producers of dissolving pulp (viscose staple fiber grade pulp). Both Tembec and Fortress Paper were affected the China’s import duties, which range from 13 to 23 percent, and requested the federal government intervene. On Oct. 15 Canada made a request of the WTO for consultations with China with respect to Chinese anti-dumping duties levied on imports of cellulose pulp from Canada. (read more)

FARMWORKS FLAVOURS 2014
Source: NSFA
Second annual celebration of food and producers and chefs. More than 30 taste sensations for $30 - plus Mini-Market! Sample delicious local foods and beverages provided by the outstanding food entrepreneurs supported by FarmWorks Investment Co-op Limited. Meet the producers, talk with them about their businesses, and learn where to find their delicious, nutritious foods and beverages. FarmWorks directors will provide information about the benefits of supporting farms and food producers. Sunday October 26 from 4 pm to 7 pm, Alderney Landing Market, Dartmouth. (read more)

DFNS AND NSCP LEVY COLLECTION PROGRAM
Source: NSCP
Applications are now available for dairy producers who would like to participate in the 2015 DFNS / NSCP Levy collection program. (read more)

EPA REPORT: NEONICOTINOIDS PROVIDE MINIMAL SOYBEAN YIELD HELP
Source: Agriculture.com
The class of soybean pesticide seed treatments about which speculation has swirled on its impact on the decline of critical pollinator populations in the U.S. has now been deemed “of little or no benefit” to the crop, federal officials said Thursday. Leaders of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday a long-term study of neonicotinoid seed treatments they say have been “linked to a wide range of impacts on pollinators and are a driving factor in bee population declines” has shown the class of chemicals have basically no influence on soybean yield and, in turn, profitability. (read more)

UBC RESEARCHER USING DNA BIOSURVEILLANCE FOR FOREST PESTS
By: Pulp & Paper Canada staff Vancouver2014-10-22
A new $2.43 million research project, funded in part by Genome BC, has been approved to develop state-of-the-art DNA biosurveillance detection tools for operational deployment. Preventing the introduction and establishment of Invasive Alien Species (IAS), such as the Asian gypsy moth and other forest pests, will protect forests and trees and also maintain Canada’s pest-free status to ensure market access for Canadian forest exports, according to Genome BC. (read more)

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ADM PAYS $170M FOR SPECIALTY COMMODITIES
http://www.agrimoney.com/news/adm-pays-$170m-for-specialty-commodities--7598.html?utm_source=Subscribe+to+FCC+Email&utm_campaign=c649b4357e-FCC_Express_October_17_2014_EN_10_16_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ecca3657d7-c649b4357e-18202745

WIND FARMS OUTSTRIP NUCLEAR POWER
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29715796

ALMOND BOARD ROLLS OUT HONEY BEE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
http://westernfarmpress.com/tree-nuts/almond-board-rolls-out-honey-bee-best-management-practices

WHAT FARM ANIMAL IS THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING? http://www.thebeefsite.com/articles/4074/what-farm-animal-is-the-most-environmentally-damaging

FOOD RECALL WARNING – ORGANIC TRADITIONS BRAND SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER RECALLED
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-10-21c/eng/1413939766883/1413939779998