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Potato seed still restricted to PEI

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As of Feb 21, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has not communicated whether restrictions will be lifted for PEI potato seed to move to other Canadian provinces. Most potato seed moves during the month of March.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 21 February 2022

Surplus PEI potatoes must be disposed by feb 28

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Prince Edward Island growers are preparing to snowblow up to 300 million pounds of potatoes onto frozen ground with a ban on exports to mainland U.S. still in place.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 15 February 2022

Emergencies act invoked to protect critical infrastructure

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The Ambassador Bridge is now open for business after a blockade that lasted almost a week. Spanning the Detroit River from Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan, it’s Canada’s single most important crossing for goods valued at $450 million per day.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 14 February 2022

BIOBEST IS BUYING MAJORITY STAKE IN PLANT PRODUCTS

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Two leading horticultural companies in pollination and biological control have announced a new structure that will operate under the Plant Products brand. Chris Stickles becomes president of the new entity.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 14 February 2022

American agricultural exports shattered records in 2021

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The U.S. exported $177 billion of farm and food products to the world in 2021, topping the previous year’s total by 18 per cent. Canada is the third biggest destination after China and Mexico.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 10 February 2022

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