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Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

The Canola Council of Canada estimates that the U.S. biofuel market could consume up to 6.5 million tonnes of Canadian canola annually by 2030.
Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Consumers tend to seek out cheaper cuts of meat during recessions and price inflation periods.
Weed control, termination goes electric

Weed control, termination goes electric

Electrophysical weeder uses a spray to increase conductivity and electric panels to kill the weeds and crops.
Strong demand brightens outlook for more sunflower acres

Strong demand brightens outlook for more sunflower acres

Acres in Canada have seen some growth, increasing from 76,000 in 2019 to an estimated 93,000 this year.
Producers question Ottawa’s fertilizer target assumptions

Producers question Ottawa’s fertilizer target assumptions

Farm group says the target is based on an emissions statistic that has a margin of error of minus 35 to plus 40 percent.
Prairie crop yield tours hard to find this summer

Prairie crop yield tours hard to find this summer

Results from one tour estimate spring wheat yields above the five-year average and canola yields slightly below average.
Lentils could capitalize on India’s pigeon pea shortage

Lentils could capitalize on India’s pigeon pea shortage

India’s summer (kharif) crop of pulses is likely to fall way short of government expectations, says an analyst.
Will your grain dryer become a grain fryer?

Will your grain dryer become a grain fryer?

A poorly maintained dryer loses capacity and fuel efficiency.
Sask wants explanation for federal dugout testing

Sask wants explanation for federal dugout testing

Federal employees said they were testing for pesticide residue and nitrates.
Federal minister responds to Sask. on dugout testing

Federal minister responds to Sask. on dugout testing

Federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has chastised Jeremy Cockrill for spreading misinformation by publicly posting a letter accusing federal employees of testing for nitrates.