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Genome project to help improve bison population

Genome project to help improve bison population

The genome project will help develop vaccines to combat bison diseases.
Canadian wheat estimate disputed

Canadian wheat estimate disputed

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting a 34 million tonne crop, but a Canadian market analyst is doubtful.
Crops need dry conditions, look good overall in region

Crops need dry conditions, look good overall in region

Many producers in the region are starting haying operations as conditions allow. The rain has supported good hay growth and many producers are happy with its condition.
Excess moisture has some crops behind in development

Excess moisture has some crops behind in development

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period July 5-11
China’s canola plans still not at previous level

China’s canola plans still not at previous level

Country expected to increase purchases to 2.7 million tonnes from 1.9 million, a far cry from the four million it used to buy.
Average crop may be developing on the Prairies

Average crop may be developing on the Prairies

Delayed seeding on the eastern part of the Prairies is to blame for poorer crop production so far this growing season.
Flax straw biomass plant signs first contract with farmer

Flax straw biomass plant signs first contract with farmer

Bioenergy company banks on eventual biomass market in Saskatchewan but for now it will export its pellets overseas.
Lake and reservoir levels near normal

Lake and reservoir levels near normal

Saskatchewan's water supply conditions have improved.
Lampman farmers cross speckle park with Angus

Lampman farmers cross speckle park with Angus

Lampman area family discusses their love of farming.
Drought weakened but not broken

Drought weakened but not broken

La Nina is likely to stick around in July and August.