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Canola may be looking at higher trading range

Canola may be looking at higher trading range

Analyst says it’s still not clear what the range will be, but the short-term floor is expected to be around $800 per tonne.
Agriculture This Week: So much potential in where GM might go

Agriculture This Week: So much potential in where GM might go

I recall years ago sitting entranced by a presentation in Yorkton by futurist and economist Dr. Lowell Catlett who worked at the at New Mexico State University as I recall.
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.
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