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Crop-based biofuel ban talk unsettles canola industry

Crop-based biofuel ban talk unsettles canola industry

The sector expects that Canadian exports would be affected if the German government goes ahead and bans biofuel made from crops.
Steam flaking barley shows benefits

Steam flaking barley shows benefits

Researchers in Saskatchewan have determined that cattle eat less but get more starch when barley is processed this way.
Pulses’ impact measured

Pulses’ impact measured

Directors are meeting with government officials and others about the benefits of pulses and how governments can help farmers grow even more of them.
Big drone is a capable spot sprayer

Big drone is a capable spot sprayer

The U7AG is designed to apply the correct label rates and regulations for pesticides.
It’s time to drop emissions caps and re-embrace intensity

It’s time to drop emissions caps and re-embrace intensity

Canada needs to champion low-emissions commodity production.
Durum has potential to make gains

Durum has potential to make gains

Analyst thinks prices have peaked this year, but there are plenty of reasons not to lock in too much of the upcoming crop.
Southwestern Sask. looks at little spring runoff

Southwestern Sask. looks at little spring runoff

Scott, Outlook, Moose Jaw, Assiniboia, Swift Current, Leader and Kindersley areas are in the below normal runoff category.
Hybrid mustard matches canola yield, but disease concerns remain

Hybrid mustard matches canola yield, but disease concerns remain

‘If you’re looking to grow mustard ... watch out for canola contamination,’ says Cory Jacobs.
Pulse planting acreage trends down

Pulse planting acreage trends down

Price, rotation and especially disease weigh on cropping decisions for the Prairies 2023 spring planting season.
Ag lender predicts profitable year

Ag lender predicts profitable year

Saskatchewan will lead the way with a 7.6 percent hike, followed by British Columbia at 5.9 per cent and Manitoba at 4.9 percent.