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Plants can shed light on how best to clean wastewater

Plants can shed light on how best to clean wastewater

The inner workings of plants at the molecular level help better understand how to extract resources from wastewater.
Commentary: Making a case for the cow-calf sector

Commentary: Making a case for the cow-calf sector

Agricultural emission models often omit a sequestration factor, focusing on methane or nitrous oxide emissions and generating misleading emission figures.
Be a voice for Canada's food system

Be a voice for Canada's food system

Recruiting new members for Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council.
Dogs put to work in fight against animal disease

Dogs put to work in fight against animal disease

Beagles and Labrador retrievers are used in North American airports to help catch banned food that could spread disease.
Contract issue ‘settled’ for grain handlers

Contract issue ‘settled’ for grain handlers

Western Grain Elevator Association member companies are happy with the current commercial system.
Opinion: Ag policy must not ignore science and common sense

Opinion: Ag policy must not ignore science and common sense

A cosmetic pesticide ban, as reasonable as it may sound, could also have serious implications for farmers.
Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Consumer spending to take a hit as governments shut the taps on stimulus money and interest rates continue to increase.
Sask. family named Outstanding Young Farmers

Sask. family named Outstanding Young Farmers

Sister, brother and brother-in-law will now participate in the national competition to be held in Montreal in November.
Do More Ag Foundation launches peer support platform for farmers

Do More Ag Foundation launches peer support platform for farmers

With the goal of combatting stress in the agriculture sector, AgTalk provides anonymous, peer-supported, and clinically moderated 24-hour support.
Another dry year could put some Sask. ranchers out of business

Another dry year could put some Sask. ranchers out of business

Feed shortages inevitable says SCA.
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