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Seeding close to 75% complete in Saskatchewan

Seeding close to 75% complete in Saskatchewan

Seeding in Saskatchewan is 72% complete—well ahead of average—thanks to dry weather and recent rain that maintained soil moisture.
Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.
Rail enters calm labour seas

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.
Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash.’
Weather models predict hot summer

Weather models predict hot summer

The precipitation forecast is for below average amounts in Manitoba in May with near average amounts elsewhere.
Hopes high for black barley

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.
Breaking new ground in swine disease management

Breaking new ground in swine disease management

USask research team leads way to contagious disease prevention.
Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Low U.S. corn profitability big threat to phosphate demand, analyst says.
Shortlines look to the past as a way to the future

Shortlines look to the past as a way to the future

Great Western Railway marks 25 years of operation.
What makes a severe thunderstorm?

What makes a severe thunderstorm?

Simply having a big difference in temperatures will not create a thunderstorm.
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