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Research optimizes fertilizer applications in agriculture

Research optimizes fertilizer applications in agriculture

GIFS researchers at USask identify protein that helps tell plants ‘no’ when nitrogen is low.
Farm leaders find common ground at Charlottetown conference

Farm leaders find common ground at Charlottetown conference

Similar challenges faced in trade, and sustainability and innovation.
End of harvest in sight for many Saskatchewan producers

End of harvest in sight for many Saskatchewan producers

Harvest has progressed nicely this past week with 68 per cent of this year’s crop now in the bin.
Strong world wheat demand expected

Strong world wheat demand expected

A robust export program could be in the cards for Canadian farmers as the European Union faces serious quality problems.
Case IH breaks 700 horsepower mark

Case IH breaks 700 horsepower mark

Steiger 715 Quadtrac becomes power leader of production tractors, while new undercarriage provides larger footprint.
Farm tests heat detection technology

Farm tests heat detection technology

Cow-calf producers in Sask. test ear tags that send alerts to their phone to let them know when cows are ready to breed.
Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

Research is ongoing to discover the causes of this condition, and certain pre-prolapse red flags have been spotted.
Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

U.S. university conducts barn-applicable studies using expertise in its animal science and veterinary departments.
More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

Rye crop is on the cusp of a bounce-back.
Photos: Wilson Old Tyme Harvest shows how antique equipment worked

Photos: Wilson Old Tyme Harvest shows how antique equipment worked

A large crowd turned out to see farming practices from the good ol' days.
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