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Global soybean glut could pressure canola prices

Global soybean glut could pressure canola prices

The current estimate calls for a 13 per cent increase from last year, but how that affects canola prices remains to be seen.
New court date for man accused of death of toddler in Canora

New court date for man accused of death of toddler in Canora

In November of 2020, emergency crews were called to a Canora residence on a report of a toddler needing urgent medical care, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Opinion: Federal budget disappoints, as it always seems to do

Opinion: Federal budget disappoints, as it always seems to do

Grain Growers of Canada provided a list of policy areas that the budget ignored.
Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air

Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air

Canada ships live horses mainly to Japan for slaughter, but the federal government has moved to ban the practice.
Meat sector must help unlock the value of shunned cuts

Meat sector must help unlock the value of shunned cuts

The head is just one part of a pig carcass not valued in the North American market.
Agriculture This Week: Care for the Earth: Only planet we have

Agriculture This Week: Care for the Earth: Only planet we have

It comes down to our collective need as a species to recognize we need to do a better job of looking after the Earth because it is all we have if we want a future as a species.
Spring cleaning? Beware of hantavirus

Spring cleaning? Beware of hantavirus

Mouse-borne infection can be deadly.
Update for care and handling of beef cattle practice code

Update for care and handling of beef cattle practice code

Beef stakeholders invited to fill out a survey.
Flu outbreak sees buyers balk at beef futures

Flu outbreak sees buyers balk at beef futures

The good news is cash prices have remained more-or-less steady amid the chaos.
Plentiful barley supplies may pressure prices

Plentiful barley supplies may pressure prices

Forecast based on an acreage estimate lower than Statistics Canada’s 7.1 million acres.