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StatCan seeding intentions survey called out-of-date

StatCan seeding intentions survey called out-of-date

Market analysts say conducting the survey four months ago in the middle of winter reduced its usefulness to the industry.
Canola’s future hangs on U.S. ruling

Canola’s future hangs on U.S. ruling

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to make its final rule establishing Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2023, 2024 and 2025 on June 14.
Salmonella: deadly, reportable and can spread to humans

Salmonella: deadly, reportable and can spread to humans

More prevalent in dairy cattle than beef cattle.
Canada fills Ukrainian grain gap

Canada fills Ukrainian grain gap

Exporters rediscover customers in Asia for Canadian wheat as Ukraine’s grain exports are reduced by ‘difficult logistics.’
Grasslands called key to carbon future

Grasslands called key to carbon future

A researcher says grasslands must be retained now if landowners are to take advantage of carbon markets in the future.
Gopher control enters the post-strychnine era

Gopher control enters the post-strychnine era

Insect and vertebrate pest management specialist James Tansey has recommended those products containing zinc phosphide.
Commentary: Yes, the media is biased against livestock

Commentary: Yes, the media is biased against livestock

Eating meat, dairy and eggs is good for human health, especially for people who live in poorer countries: UN report.
Mustard acres expected to increase this year

Mustard acres expected to increase this year

A lot of new growers were lured in by coffee shop talk of last year’s sky-high prices that at times eclipsed $2 per pound.
Canada moves ahead with gene editing for crops

Canada moves ahead with gene editing for crops

Federal government will financially support the review of Canada’s organic standards slated for 2025.
Wheat market reacts to rain in U.S. Plains

Wheat market reacts to rain in U.S. Plains

The rain was desperately needed in central Kansas, where the crop at least had a fighting chance, but that didn’t happen and now the crop is looking “pretty stressed.”
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