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ESN use increases, thanks to federal subsidy

ESN use increases, thanks to federal subsidy

ESN uses a flexible polymer coating to encapsulate a urea granule that is 44 per cent nitrogen.
New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers

New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers

Case studies and mentoring will help give farm data decision-making power.
Outlook area youth takes care of the world around her

Outlook area youth takes care of the world around her

Impressive young girl is doing her part to make the world a better place for others.
China’s imports to determine prices

China’s imports to determine prices

The USDA estimates that China's buying needs will jump by 2034, while a Chinese science academy says they will shrink.
U.S. winter wheat crop looks good

U.S. winter wheat crop looks good

Recent tour uncertain if projections will hold to end of the season.
Poll: Most Canadians want carbon tax break for farmers

Poll: Most Canadians want carbon tax break for farmers

Without any relief, the carbon tax on natural gas and propane will cost farmers $1 billion by 2030, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
Antibiotic resistance rare in weaned calves

Antibiotic resistance rare in weaned calves

Western Canadian research study finds resistance in only two per cent of the weaned calves that were sampled.
Black Sea region expected to produce more flax

Black Sea region expected to produce more flax

The crop is faring better than others in Russia's drought-hit regions, and acreage is anticipated to be higher than last year.
Cattle rustling comes to Quebec as police investigate suspected theft of entire herd

Cattle rustling comes to Quebec as police investigate suspected theft of entire herd

MONTREAL — Jonathan Fortin woke up Friday morning to check on his herd of Black Angus cattle, only to find his field was empty.
Bird flu tests do not find virus in Canadian milk

Bird flu tests do not find virus in Canadian milk

142 retail milk samples from across the country sampled.
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