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EV adoption may force ethanol makers to find new uses

EV adoption may force ethanol makers to find new uses

American industry is working to ensure ethanol will be a feedstock used to make sustainable aviation fuel.
Why climate change on the farm means a big bill for Canadian taxpayers

Why climate change on the farm means a big bill for Canadian taxpayers

In Saskatchewan, last year's drought conditions strained crop production, resulting in a year-over-year output decrease of nearly 11 per cent and forcing the provincial government to spend nearly $1.2 billion more than budgeted through its Ministry of Agriculture.
Beef calves require correct colostrum

Beef calves require correct colostrum

Get colostrum to those that need it within first few hours of birth, preferably from the mother or cow from the same herd.
Better safe than sorry: why getting price protection is important, even as cattle prices are strong

Better safe than sorry: why getting price protection is important, even as cattle prices are strong

The price you can lock in is far higher than last year at this time.
Opinion: Rural revitalization starts with real desire for change

Opinion: Rural revitalization starts with real desire for change

Depopulation an inevitable consequence of consolidation.
Agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023

Agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023

Indonesia became Saskachewan’s sixth-leading agri-food market in 2023.
Spring ’hopper threat remains high

Spring ’hopper threat remains high

Spring 2023 may repeat, when grasshoppers emerged sooner than usual, causing havoc.
Cattle market update: Prices mixed last week

Cattle market update: Prices mixed last week

Steers up, heifers mixed.
Commentary: Farmers know all about inertia frustrating Canadians

Commentary: Farmers know all about inertia frustrating Canadians

Frustration is welling up in businesses and industries across the country.
Survey: Prairie producers concerned about herbicide-resistant weeds

Survey: Prairie producers concerned about herbicide-resistant weeds

Most farmers have had weed resistance problems.