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Opinion: Science takes a backseat in Canada

Opinion: Science takes a backseat in Canada

No way for the public to know whether a biotech company’s assessment was thorough.
Dryness severity varies across the Prairies

Dryness severity varies across the Prairies

It’s down to whether timely rains will fall.
Opinion: American ruling will have ripple effect on Canadian agriculture

Opinion: American ruling will have ripple effect on Canadian agriculture

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act establishes minimum space requirements to be provided for egg-laying hens, breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

Environment department to play larger role.
EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

Analysts warn decision may alter renewable diesel sector trajectory.
Grasshoppers out early

Grasshoppers out early

Farmers urged to make sure they are dealing with a pest variety of hopper before they decide to spray.
Crop report: area producers see least amount of stress on crops

Crop report: area producers see least amount of stress on crops

Crops are the most advanced in the northeast compared to the rest of the province.
Crop report: producers evaluate crops, hope for more rain

Crop report: producers evaluate crops, hope for more rain

Farmers are watching their moisture levels closely and are hoping for additional rain showers.
Partnership elevates agricultural learning in Saskatchewan

Partnership elevates agricultural learning in Saskatchewan

Sask DLC signs partnership with NAEDA to support agriculture students studying online.
Saskatchewan farmers excited to see rain, watch as crops emerge

Saskatchewan farmers excited to see rain, watch as crops emerge

Fall cereals are slightly ahead in development at 31 per cent, while oilseeds are slightly behind in development at 16 per cent.