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Lentil shipments to Turkey expected to shrink

Lentil shipments to Turkey expected to shrink

Soaring interest rates and a bigger crop will likely dampen the country’s appetite for imported lentils this year.
Opinion: U.S. Supreme Court ruling only serves to muddy the waters

Opinion: U.S. Supreme Court ruling only serves to muddy the waters

The Sackett case: A landmark decision redefining wetland protection.
Eye in the sky speeds forage research on saline soils

Eye in the sky speeds forage research on saline soils

USask researcher is looking at salt-tolerant perennial forages whose deep roots draw water and dissolved salts deeper into the soil.
Plants can shed light on how best to clean wastewater

Plants can shed light on how best to clean wastewater

The inner workings of plants at the molecular level help better understand how to extract resources from wastewater.
Commentary: Making a case for the cow-calf sector

Commentary: Making a case for the cow-calf sector

Agricultural emission models often omit a sequestration factor, focusing on methane or nitrous oxide emissions and generating misleading emission figures.
Be a voice for Canada's food system

Be a voice for Canada's food system

Recruiting new members for Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council.
Dogs put to work in fight against animal disease

Dogs put to work in fight against animal disease

Beagles and Labrador retrievers are used in North American airports to help catch banned food that could spread disease.
Contract issue ‘settled’ for grain handlers

Contract issue ‘settled’ for grain handlers

Western Grain Elevator Association member companies are happy with the current commercial system.
Opinion: Ag policy must not ignore science and common sense

Opinion: Ag policy must not ignore science and common sense

A cosmetic pesticide ban, as reasonable as it may sound, could also have serious implications for farmers.
Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Consumer spending to take a hit as governments shut the taps on stimulus money and interest rates continue to increase.