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APAS to contribute to new five-year ag funding agreement

APAS to contribute to new five-year ag funding agreement

Task force launched to prepare for Federal-Provincial Agricultural Policy Framework
Risk of fog fever in cattle potentially higher this autumn

Risk of fog fever in cattle potentially higher this autumn

The syndrome is seen primarily in beef cows older than two years of age and is commonly associated with the movement of cattle in the fall from dry summer grazing to more lush green pastures
Charity puts donors on the ground

Charity puts donors on the ground

People sponsor an acre of land, which is then farmed by volunteers; Grow Hope Sask. uses proceeds to feed the hungry
Family-owned Sask. pulse processor sold

Family-owned Sask. pulse processor sold

Belle Pulses is the second Saskatoon-area pulse processor that has recently come under new ownership
Brandon Red Barn 13 facing demolition

Brandon Red Barn 13 facing demolition

The Brandon Research and Development Centre was established in 1886, and Red Barn 13 was constructed in 1917.
Computer trouble plays havoc with grain payments

Computer trouble plays havoc with grain payments

The Canadian Grain Commission received nine slow payment complaints about Cargill as of Sept. 23.
Swan Plain Clydesdales exported to Scotland

Swan Plain Clydesdales exported to Scotland

Black horses return to country of their origin
Research lab focus on plant pests, beneficial insects

Research lab focus on plant pests, beneficial insects

The USIRF will be located inside the Agriculture Building on the USask Saskatoon campus
Agriculture This Week: Change of focus regarding ethanol

Agriculture This Week: Change of focus regarding ethanol

Grain unlikely base for biofuels in future
Harvest now 95 per cent complete

Harvest now 95 per cent complete

Well-ahead of five-year average