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Commentary: The devastating legacy of Canada's Mad Cow Crisis

Commentary: The devastating legacy of Canada's Mad Cow Crisis

The Mad Cow Crisis had a lasting impact on Canada's beef industry.
Crop report: farmers finish seeding in record time, 76% complete

Crop report: farmers finish seeding in record time, 76% complete

Early seeded crops are beginning to emerge and for the time being, have enough moisture to establish themselves.
Tool developed to help build cold tolerant crops

Tool developed to help build cold tolerant crops

150 years of plant breeding provides the key.
Crop report: farmers make great strides in seeding, 84% complete

Crop report: farmers make great strides in seeding, 84% complete

Overall, crop development is ahead or normal for this time of year, largely due to the early seeding start and dry conditions.
Producers make tremendous progress with seeding operations

Producers make tremendous progress with seeding operations

After another warm, windy week, topsoil moisture ratings have continued to drop in many regions.
Fleet of harvester boats focus of Sask. Polytechnic project

Fleet of harvester boats focus of Sask. Polytechnic project

Sask Polytech receives $400,000 for wild rice development work.
SARM encouraged by wildlife damage compensation enhancements

SARM encouraged by wildlife damage compensation enhancements

Producers benefit from improved access to fencing packages.
Equipment hall of fame seeks nominees

Equipment hall of fame seeks nominees

Nominations will be accepted until June 16.
USask studies abiotic stressors for improved crop yields

USask studies abiotic stressors for improved crop yields

Taking the stress out of growing corn
Analysts discount stale-dated seeding intentions report

Analysts discount stale-dated seeding intentions report

Statistics Canada says it will release report earlier, but usefulness of a survey conducted in December is still questioned.