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Crop report: producers concerned for soil moisture, desire rain

Crop report: producers concerned for soil moisture, desire rain

The majority of crops in the northeast are ahead of normal stages of development, with the most advanced being fall cereals at 70 per cent.
Beef research receives sustainability funding

Beef research receives sustainability funding

$12M for environmental research.
Dry conditions, water quality on top of mind for many farmers

Dry conditions, water quality on top of mind for many farmers

Many producers are haying and monitoring their pastures now. With the heat, water quality is at the top of mind for many.
Scott Research Farm Field Day recognizes 20th anniversary of WARC

Scott Research Farm Field Day recognizes 20th anniversary of WARC

Western Applied Research Corporation acknowledged their 20th anniversary at the annual Scott Experimental Farm Field Day held July 12.
Low yield appraisal change means poor crops can be used as feed

Low yield appraisal change means poor crops can be used as feed

Additional support for producers; SCIC increases crop diversion to aid livestock feed.
Yearling Black Angus bull missing from Battleford area

Yearling Black Angus bull missing from Battleford area

Missing animal is branded BAR OVR A J on the right hip.
Richardson buys U.K. maltster

Richardson buys U.K. maltster

Anglia Maltings operates in the United Kingdom, Poland and Germany.
Companies collaborate on intercropping research

Companies collaborate on intercropping research

Trials are expected to include a variety of canola, peas, chickpeas, oats and flax.
Canola, wheat big seeding winners

Canola, wheat big seeding winners

Analyst thinks producers opted for mainstream choices because minor crops, while still profitable, can be harder to grow.
India lifts duty on U.S. peas and lentils

India lifts duty on U.S. peas and lentils

The U.S. was shipping 300,000 to 350,000 tonnes of pulses to India annually prior to the tariffs. That trade has completely evaporated.