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Farmers unite in opposition to grain commission changes

Farmers unite in opposition to grain commission changes

Farmers cry foul as Canadian Grain Commission changes test weights.
Crop yields decrease due to dry heat, rain desperately needed

Crop yields decrease due to dry heat, rain desperately needed

Haying operations are almost complete with five per cent standing, 13 per cent cut and 82 per cent baled or silage.
Counting heads, narrower rows may help wheat yields

Counting heads, narrower rows may help wheat yields

Agronomist shares crucial tips for growers.
Contract uncertainty looms for producers amid CGC decision

Contract uncertainty looms for producers amid CGC decision

APAS concerned about test weight standards for current grain contracts.
New livestock investigator joins RCMP in Sask.

New livestock investigator joins RCMP in Sask.

Officer started work last October in a position that has existed in Alberta and British Columbia but not in Saskatchewan.
Polycrop potential: 12 tips for using mixed forage crops

Polycrop potential: 12 tips for using mixed forage crops

A promising solution for sustainable farming and livestock feed.
Sustainable ag strategy takes centre stage at CFA meeting

Sustainable ag strategy takes centre stage at CFA meeting

Summer board meeting tackles priority issues in Canadian agriculture.
Practicality of new water management data platform questioned

Practicality of new water management data platform questioned

New GeoHub portal stirs debate.
Crop farmers asked to help their ranching neighbours as Prairie drought continues

Crop farmers asked to help their ranching neighbours as Prairie drought continues

76 per cent of the country’s agricultural landscape is either abnormally dry or experiencing moderate to severe drought this summer.
Truco trick riders are eager to perform

Truco trick riders are eager to perform

The three young women met at a clinic and began to ride together to form Truco, which is the Spanish word for trick.