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New tool helps farmers make informed fertilizer decisions

New tool helps farmers make informed fertilizer decisions

USask researchers develop online nutrient calculator.
Opinion: Speak up when necessary; it does result in change

Opinion: Speak up when necessary; it does result in change

We’re often advised to get involved and work to make a difference, but human nature will more likely be urging us to do the opposite.
Hauling the QuadApplicator

Hauling the QuadApplicator

Unit can seed approximately 170 acres per hour, according to developer.
Seal a seed within a droplet

Seal a seed within a droplet

Each individual seed is held by the metering unit until it’s time for it to be released into the high-speed liquid charging through the injection venturi.
Pulse breeders get serious about tackling root rot problem

Pulse breeders get serious about tackling root rot problem

A joint Limagrain-Saskatchewan Pulse Growers program is in full swing as it searches for a solution to Aphanomyces.
StatCan seeding intentions survey called out-of-date

StatCan seeding intentions survey called out-of-date

Market analysts say conducting the survey four months ago in the middle of winter reduced its usefulness to the industry.
Canola’s future hangs on U.S. ruling

Canola’s future hangs on U.S. ruling

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to make its final rule establishing Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2023, 2024 and 2025 on June 14.
Salmonella: deadly, reportable and can spread to humans

Salmonella: deadly, reportable and can spread to humans

More prevalent in dairy cattle than beef cattle.
WSA Minister Cockrill discusses game-changing Diefenbaker project

WSA Minister Cockrill discusses game-changing Diefenbaker project

The plan to greatly expand irrigation in the province has many in the Lake Diefenbaker region excited.
Canada fills Ukrainian grain gap

Canada fills Ukrainian grain gap

Exporters rediscover customers in Asia for Canadian wheat as Ukraine’s grain exports are reduced by ‘difficult logistics.’
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