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Federated poised to transform into major grain buyer

Federated poised to transform into major grain buyer

Federated Co-op announced plans to build a canola crushing facility at its refinery complex in Regina in early January.
Fourth generation farmer returns

Fourth generation farmer returns

On the Farm: Saskatchewan couple decide to resurrect the old family farm and turn it into a viable 21st century operation.
Workers may have to get jab to keep job

Workers may have to get jab to keep job

As a federally regulated industry, grain workers may be looking at mandatory vaccination.
Canaryseed name changes as crop sold for human food

Canaryseed name changes as crop sold for human food

Industry focuses on the name ‘alpiste’ as brand development efforts continue following approval of the crop for human consumption.
Opinion: Farmers beware the Variety Use Agreement

Opinion: Farmers beware the Variety Use Agreement

VUAs are widely applied when new varieties are released causing a massive transfer of wealth from farmers to seed companies
Cornerstone Credit Union hosting ag webinar Feb. 1

Cornerstone Credit Union hosting ag webinar Feb. 1

How farmers may thrive in chaos in 2022
Grain act review includes CGC administration

Grain act review includes CGC administration

Federal initiative will look at effectiveness of Canadian Grain Commission’s governance model, funding and mandate.
NFU asks ag committee to launch fertilizer price probe

NFU asks ag committee to launch fertilizer price probe

WESTERN PRODUCER — The National Farmers Union is calling on the House of Commons standing committee on agriculture and agri-food to launch a fertilizer price investigation.
Rural recovery report focuses on broadband

Rural recovery report focuses on broadband

Federation of Canadian Municipalities says pandemic showed how governments can work together to tackle a problem.
Black beans may control diabetes

Black beans may control diabetes

USDA research found that one serving of black beans per day reduced insulin resistance in obese mice by 87 per cent.
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