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Growing against the grain
CHINOOK, Alta. — Growing grain in the heart of Alberta’s special areas is not a game for the faint of heart. With an annual average rainfall of... MORE
Shortline blows its own horn
FILLMORE, Sask. — It was only three weeks ago that the last Canadian Pacific Railway train rolled through town. However, an excited crowd gathered... MORE
Bid for PotashCorp raises concerns
Farm groups and politicians are concerned about the potential takeover of a Saskatchewan fertilizer icon by an Australian multinational. On Aug. 20,... MORE
Nitrogen demand raises price
Nitrogen fertilizer prices are rising and the forecast is for more of the same, say manufacturers of the key farm input. U.S. anhydrous ammonia... MORE
Rabies a risk in cattle this year; one case already found
One bovine is among the 44 cases of rabies confirmed in the first six months of this year, according to Canadian Food Inspection Agency statistics. ... MORE
Selling ‘all things local’ goal of young Sask. farmers
Tim and Carla Shultz have so many irons in the fire, it’s hard to imagine when they rest. Tim is the fourth generation on his family’s operation... MORE
Sask. elk producers renew lawsuit against province
A group of more than 200 current and former Saskatchewan elk producers is taking another run at getting compensation from the provincial government. ... MORE
Big tractor just got biggest
BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Case IH is building the biggest tractor in its history. At a peak horsepower of 670, the Steiger 600 HD and Quadtrac models push... MORE
How big is too big?
The growing awareness of soil compaction, along with periodical bouts of extremely wet weather, are making farmers leery about the weight of their... MORE
Centre proposed to develop cohesive national food policy
The Conference Board of Canada, a high-profile private research organization, is expected to announce soon the launch of a three-year, $2 million... MORE
Sask. rice crops reduced by flood waters
Rain has washed out what was once a promising wild rice crop. Rain and water flowing in the North has raised lake levels and drowned thousands... MORE
Landowners launch questions on power line
More than 500 people packed a hall in Vegreville, Alta., looking for answers about a proposed 500 kilovolt power line that could cut through their... MORE
Berry group forms
Saskatoon Berry Council of Canada is recruiting members who will help promote the saskatoon berry industry domestically and internationally. ... MORE
Maple syrup funding
Canadian maple syrup producers have received $4.3 million in marketing and research funding aimed at improving the competitiveness of the sector.... MORE
Photo contest
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is seeking photos that depict farming in general or portraits of farmers for its photo contest around the... MORE
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