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Producers hope AgriRecovery stems sell-off

Producers hope AgriRecovery stems sell-off

Finding feed continues to be a major challenge
Larger bison cull threatens to swamp packers

Larger bison cull threatens to swamp packers

Industry is concerned animals may not go to market this fall because packing plants can’t handle the extra volume
Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

The Hay West program will ship hay from central and eastern farmers to drought-stricken western farmers.
Eastern hay arrives in the West

Eastern hay arrives in the West

A new program from Mennonite Disaster Service is helping drought-affected farmers in Saskatchewan
Harvest nears 75 per cent complete

Harvest nears 75 per cent complete

East Central region ahead of five-year average for harvest
Agriculture This Week: Old machines just keep on working

Agriculture This Week: Old machines just keep on working

Will modern machines last?
Recent rain may keep cows at home

Recent rain may keep cows at home

Increased confidence since moisture fell last month is expected to prompt more producers to avoid selling off their herds
Opinion: Preventing farmland loss must start with a plan

Opinion: Preventing farmland loss must start with a plan

Protection of farmland requires more than zoning. It must be able to adapt to changes in agriculture economics and societal realities over time
Why Canadians are walking away from the meat counter

Why Canadians are walking away from the meat counter

Meat is a luxury in most countries and it’s becoming one in Canada
Recent rain threatens grain quality

Recent rain threatens grain quality

Crops can often lose a grade or two under these circumstances