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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.
Kinistino-Maymont bull takes top Agribition title

Kinistino-Maymont bull takes top Agribition title

Supreme bull comes from Cays Cattle of Kinistino, Sask.,
while supreme female is a Black Angus from Ontario.
Potato supplies could be tight in 2023

Potato supplies could be tight in 2023

Manitoba and Alberta saw production gains, but Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick produced fewer potatoes compared to 2021.
War dries up Europe’s access to vegetable oil

War dries up Europe’s access to vegetable oil

Russia and Ukraine are responsible for 80 percent of the world’s sunflower oil exports.
Arcola-area farmer David McLean honoured with Saskatchewan Angus 2022 Heritage Award

Arcola-area farmer David McLean honoured with Saskatchewan Angus 2022 Heritage Award

McLean family was recognized at this year's Canadian Western Agribition
Hydrogen refueler plan Fastrac’ed

Hydrogen refueler plan Fastrac’ed

JCB concluded hydrogen powered equipment will play a significant role in reducing emissions from both medium and large size heavy equipment.