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Nitrogen fertilizer prices at mercy of global issues

Nitrogen fertilizer prices at mercy of global issues

Natural gas prices have dropped 60 percent from the highs of August, resulting in an increase in EU nitrogen fertilizer production.
Pulse sector faces acre turbulence

Pulse sector faces acre turbulence

A looming threat to North America’s pulse industry was a topic of conversation at the recent Americas Pulses Congress.
Alarm sounded on canola exports

Alarm sounded on canola exports

Agriculture Canada is forecasting 9.3 million tonnes of exports in 2022-23.
Stock Growers aim to collect more than 12,000 pounds of beef

Stock Growers aim to collect more than 12,000 pounds of beef

Seventh annual beef drive on behalf of Saskatchewan food banks launched.
Opinion: Rejecting ag technology can be costly

Opinion: Rejecting ag technology can be costly

Governments that decided to approve GM crops have benefited from higher yields and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Opinion: Gene-edited crops rules needed soon

Opinion: Gene-edited crops rules needed soon

The current process is rooted in sound science, but recent developments seem to have moved from the public policy fast lane to the mud-ridden European-like side roads.
Beneficial bugs protect stored grain

Beneficial bugs protect stored grain

Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress pest populations and reduce the damage they cause.
Should canola seed vigour tests be mandatory?

Should canola seed vigour tests be mandatory?

Seed grower welcomes news that BASF is using a third party to investigate plants' failure to thrive bu says more transparency is needed.
Precision Ag honoured with prestigious Cargill award

Precision Ag honoured with prestigious Cargill award

Carlyle site saluted for having a high-performing plan facility for crop inputs.
Agribition commercial prices strong

Agribition commercial prices strong

Sale saw 168 open and bred heifers sell for almost $400,000, which producers say will set the tone due to high quality.