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Whooping cranes continue to do well

Whooping cranes continue to do well

In 1941 only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world and many thought North America’s tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered Whooping Cranes now numbers some 650 in the wild.

Beef belongs on the plate in new food guide

Beef remains a part of the revised Canada Food Guide launched today by Health Canada.
Of spuds and cropping changes

Of spuds and cropping changes

Even though I have covered agriculture as a significant part of my job for the past three decades, I am still at times surprised by the level of diversity in the sector in this country. A case in point is the developing story of potatoes in Manitoba.
WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

Through a continuing co-funding partnership with the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and other producer commodity groups, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is pleased to announce over $2.
Agriculture This Week - Robotic sprayer is intriguing tech

Agriculture This Week - Robotic sprayer is intriguing tech

It was only a few issues back I wrote about the anticipated emergence of increased robotic farming. And then thanks to one of my social media connections I came across www.ecorobotix.
Canola council celebrates Chinese decision

Canola council celebrates Chinese decision

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is applauding today’s news that two canola traits developed using biotechnology have been approved in China.
Agriculture This Week - Planting plan needs flexibility

Agriculture This Week - Planting plan needs flexibility

With the new year off and running farmers can begin in earnest to plan what they will plant this spring.

Pederson Among Ag Hall of Fame Inductees

Ceremony for 2019 class to be held in late April

FCC watching five top economic trends

In keeping with Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) commitment to providing timely and relevant economic insights to Canada’s agriculture industry, FCC chief agricultural economist J.P. Gervais shares five key economic trends in agriculture to watch in 2019.
Agriculture This Week - Move to robot farming nears

Agriculture This Week - Move to robot farming nears

It is a rare occurrence when farming becomes a topic of conversation when I am board gaming with my usual group of friends, yet that is just what happened when we gathered Jan. 2.
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