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Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound

Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound

The economics have become more promising as buyers offer production contracts of 70 to 75 cents per pound this winter.
Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer

Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer

Multiple producers lodge complaints against Leon’s Manufacturing; company blames problems on supply chain issues.
Opinion: Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat

Opinion: Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat

Insidious messaging could transform from a cloud of consumer suspicion into outright hostility.
Interest rate drop expected

Interest rate drop expected

The key policy rate is currently at five percent, which is a 22-year high.
‘Expensive’ canola results in imports

‘Expensive’ canola results in imports

North American domestic demand has been good, saving Canadian canola’s bacon.
Taking a close look from a long distance

Taking a close look from a long distance

Satellite data and machine learning are yielding powerful tools for crop management in Western Canada.
Sask Wheat hosts 'coffee shop talk' in Wilkie

Sask Wheat hosts 'coffee shop talk' in Wilkie

"Coffee shop talk" held in Wilkie, allowing farmers to chat with experts.
Loreburn elevator lost to fire

Loreburn elevator lost to fire

Building razed in Sunday blaze.
New non-profit promotes value-added wool, flax

New non-profit promotes value-added wool, flax

Saskatchewan natural fibre has untapped potential organization claims.
30 new ag projects receive funding

30 new ag projects receive funding

$6 M allocated to livestock and forage research.