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Fondness for fungi

It began with a stop at a shop that sprouted into a full-blown hobby. What was planted five years ago for Adriana Navarro Borrell and husband Chase Morrell has now taken over their southside backyard with a stunning display of mushrooms.
Farmers shed light on silent fight against mental illness

Farmers shed light on silent fight against mental illness

Colin Millang’s life began crashing down around him in March 2005 when he lost his family farm.
What’s the buzz? We need more beekeepers

What’s the buzz? We need more beekeepers

New Brunswick does not have enough commercial beekeepers, and that's a problem for more than your toast, says a Salisbury apiarist. "There are less than 50 commercial beekeepers in the province," said Matt Casey, owner of NBee Gold in Salisbury.
A 1930s-era federal agency helped farms recover from an ecological crisis.

A 1930s-era federal agency helped farms recover from an ecological crisis.

It's time for a replacement, advocates say
Cranberries: the bitter berry that offers a sweet taste of success

Cranberries: the bitter berry that offers a sweet taste of success

Cranberries have been a staple at family gatherings ever since Indigenous people introduced the bitter berry to European colonists in the 15 th century. Now they warm the hearts of millions of Canadians, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Feds tell California growers to test their lettuce for E. coli — or keep it

Feds tell California growers to test their lettuce for E. coli — or keep it

Unprecedented federal import restrictions on romaine lettuce and salad mixes from California’s Salinas Valley point to problems in the U.S.
Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

Canadian blueberries are big business. Big enough that they might be next in line for U.S. tariffs. Last month, the U.S.

Virtual breed shows headline Agribition's suite of digital and live programs in 2020

Regina, Saskatchewan - Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is unveiling its full suite of programs for 2020, headlined by the most comprehensive multi-breed virtual cattle show series in Canada; the Agribition Evolution Series, presented by RBC and sup
Crossborders growing project harvests 275 acres of wheat for Foodgrains Bank

Crossborders growing project harvests 275 acres of wheat for Foodgrains Bank

The Crossborders Growing Project harvested 275 acres of land just east of Kola, Manitoba. The 275 acres yielded 19,796 bushels of wheat. It took the volunteers just over two hours to complete the task.
Animal Health Week begins today

Animal Health Week begins today

Recently, Agriculture Minister David Marit proclaimed October 4 to 10, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan.