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More action urged on foot-and-mouth

More action urged on foot-and-mouth

Cattle industry calls for the development of a vaccine bank in a tight biosecurity facility in France rather than in Canada.
Drone revolution waits for regulation update

Drone revolution waits for regulation update

Spraying is expected to see one of the biggest impacts of the technology, but proponents say federal rules stand in the way.
Poor maintenance defeats good tech

Poor maintenance defeats good tech

Huge problems can be avoided if farmers take the time to make sure their equipment is set up the way it’s supposed to be.
Opinion: Proposed U.S. label rule poised to harm Canada

Opinion: Proposed U.S. label rule poised to harm Canada

The policy would cause the American meat industry to incur new costs that would ultimately be paid by Canadian and Mexican farmers.
Pesticide waste assigned a number

Pesticide waste assigned a number

Crop spray specialist says a surprising amount of crop protection chemical goes down the drain, pegging it at 14.3 percent.
Renewable fuel sector could be devastated

Renewable fuel sector could be devastated

New subsidy program in the United States threatens eligibility for blenders' credit.
Canada eyes huge Aussie canola crop

Canada eyes huge Aussie canola crop

The large harvest that is expected Down Under will likely bite deep into Canadian sales and thwart country’s export targets.
Global wheat market is calm compared to previous year

Global wheat market is calm compared to previous year

Grain prices are falling because worries about global supply are less acute than last year.
Canada’s cow-calf exodus

Canada’s cow-calf exodus

Selling his bulls and cows was emotionally difficult for Campbell, who joined 4-H at the age of eight and worked with his father, Glen, when he was a kid.
Indian gov’t expects large pulse crop this winter

Indian gov’t expects large pulse crop this winter

India’s annual lentil demand exceeds two million tonnes, so there will still be room for imports.
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