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Seven years of drought take toll

Seven years of drought take toll

‘We’re in survival mode’
Sask. farmers can move poor crops to livestock feed

Sask. farmers can move poor crops to livestock feed

Drought and grasshoppers cutting yields.
More positive TB tests from Sask. herd

More positive TB tests from Sask. herd

Infected number rises to eight.
U.S. corn yield estimate questioned

U.S. corn yield estimate questioned

Prediction too optimistic amid drought?
Canadian chickpeas face Russian headwinds

Canadian chickpeas face Russian headwinds

Fierce competition in Kabuli chickpea market.
Drones vs traditional spraying in farming, an intriguing topic at Scott field day

Drones vs traditional spraying in farming, an intriguing topic at Scott field day

Drones are already being used in agricultural practices but test trials were discussed at Scott Field Day regarding drones versus conventional spraying methods.
Crop report: producers hope for additional rain to help crops

Crop report: producers hope for additional rain to help crops

Producers were delayed in haying progress last week but are now over halfway through the first cut of hay for the year.
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.