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Genomics research to enhance the Canadian beef cattle industry

Genomics research to enhance the Canadian beef cattle industry

The University of Saskatchewan will be receiving $3.4 million for beef cattle genomics research, for the first beef-focused research facilities in Canada.
Sask. ag consults on drone spraying licence

Sask. ag consults on drone spraying licence

Potential changes to provincial regulations would create a licence category should agricultural products be approved for drone spraying.
Mexico moves from durum exporter to importer

Mexico moves from durum exporter to importer

The rapid decline in the country’s exports is attributed to a combination of unfavourable weather and reduced acres.
SAF mandates prepare for takeoff

SAF mandates prepare for takeoff

Used cooking oil is expected to be the initial feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, but other sources will eventually be needed.
Study flags trust fails on big farm data

Study flags trust fails on big farm data

Canadian farms have never generated so much data, but many farmers struggle to trust data sharing.
Understanding how hail is formed

Understanding how hail is formed

One way to keep a hailstone from melting before it hits the ground is to start with a big hailstone.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers reduces check-off levy

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers reduces check-off levy

The group has seen a significant increase in its unrestricted surplus, which was $12.6 million at the end of the last fiscal year.
Gophers gotcha going gaga?

Gophers gotcha going gaga?

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation offers support to landowners facing gopher overpopulation.
Mann brothers settle differences

Mann brothers settle differences

Waters smoothed in operation of Farmers of North America (FNA) and AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd.
Sask. considers AgriRecovery request in bovine tuberculosis case

Sask. considers AgriRecovery request in bovine tuberculosis case

The move by Sask. would help producers with the cost of cleaning and disinfection after the disease is found on their farms.
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