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U.S. corn producers could face hot, dry summer

U.S. corn producers could face hot, dry summer

U.S. corn and soybean yields depend on El NiƱo and PDO combination.
Crop report: early seeded crops begin to emerge, rain needed

Crop report: early seeded crops begin to emerge, rain needed

Many producers in this region are hoping for rain soon and are cautiously watching moisture levels.
Crop report: great seeding progress, limited rain is a concern

Crop report: great seeding progress, limited rain is a concern

Producers are keeping the fire bans in their minds as they progress through the season and are hoping for rain to ease the drying conditions.
Substantial progress made in seeding, dry conditions worrisome

Substantial progress made in seeding, dry conditions worrisome

With the dry conditions, producers are reminded to stay vigilant about fire risk and to have fire prevention equipment at the ready.
Supplemental freight payment to help producers after wildlife damage

Supplemental freight payment to help producers after wildlife damage

Applies to claims registered between Sept. 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.
Pasture tour set for the Northwest Aug. 9

Pasture tour set for the Northwest Aug. 9

Discussion will include cover cropping, winter feed strategies and others.
Sask Wheat Invests $1.6M in eight AgriARM sites

Sask Wheat Invests $1.6M in eight AgriARM sites

Each site will receive $200,000.
Few avian flu cases found in Western Canada

Few avian flu cases found in Western Canada

Industry says recent case in an area dense with commercial operations shows the importance of increased vigilance.
Italy hungry for Canadian durum

Italy hungry for Canadian durum

Next biggest buyer is Algeria.
Agriculture committee begins hearings on biosecurity

Agriculture committee begins hearings on biosecurity

Members of Parliament are told that the avian influenza outbreak underscores the urgent need for plans and protocols.