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Crop insurance coverage to jump by record-high of almost 50% in 2022

Crop insurance coverage to jump by record-high of almost 50% in 2022

Average coverage this year will reach a record-high of $405 per acre, a jump of 48 per cent from $273 per acre last year. This is mainly due to the major drought that Saskatchewan experienced last year.
'We appreciate the changes': Crop insurance program re-worked for 2022

'We appreciate the changes': Crop insurance program re-worked for 2022

Average coverage will reach a record level of $405 per acre
Corn develops density tolerance over time

Corn develops density tolerance over time

Researchers believe selection for general stress tolerance has enabled modest increases in plant density and higher yields
Optimism makes return to summer fair circuit

Optimism makes return to summer fair circuit

Organizers hopeful COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted, but they still face volunteer shortage, infrastructure challenges
Barley producers increase research spending in Sask.

Barley producers increase research spending in Sask.

Commission says it is worth it in the long run to dip into its reserves because of the importance of improved varieties for the industry
Canola growers to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day

Canola growers to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day

Cook all-Canadian meals Tuesday
OPINION: Feds replace emergency wage subsidy with hiring program

OPINION: Feds replace emergency wage subsidy with hiring program

An explainer from Colin Miller, chartered accountant and partner with KPMG’s tax practice in Lethbridge, Alta.
Herbicide capsules offer woody weed control

Herbicide capsules offer woody weed control

Researchers say the system has proven to be safer, cleaner and just as effective as conventional manual herbicide sprays
World Pulses Day marks importance of growing economic sector

World Pulses Day marks importance of growing economic sector

BRANDON - Agricultural producers around the globe celebrated a critical crop last week with World Pulses Day on Feb. 10.
Scientists urged to help fight misinformation

Scientists urged to help fight misinformation

Agricultural researchers say there is a risk extremists can take over the debate if they don’t participate in the public arena