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From wastewater to more vigorous crops

From wastewater to more vigorous crops

Recycling phosphorus from wastewater to grow better crops.
Opinion: Science takes a backseat in Canada

Opinion: Science takes a backseat in Canada

No way for the public to know whether a biotech company’s assessment was thorough.
Dryness severity varies across the Prairies

Dryness severity varies across the Prairies

It’s down to whether timely rains will fall.
Opinion: American ruling will have ripple effect on Canadian agriculture

Opinion: American ruling will have ripple effect on Canadian agriculture

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act establishes minimum space requirements to be provided for egg-laying hens, breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

Environment department to play larger role.
EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

Analysts warn decision may alter renewable diesel sector trajectory.
Grasshoppers out early

Grasshoppers out early

Farmers urged to make sure they are dealing with a pest variety of hopper before they decide to spray.
Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Marisol Gilliland

Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Marisol Gilliland

Marisol Gilliland has been a member of the Carievale 4-H Beef Club for a decade, and she continues to enjoy her experiences.
Crop report: flooding and dryness affect southeast crops

Crop report: flooding and dryness affect southeast crops

Thirty-three per cent of producers are experiencing moderate water shortages already, while 67 per cent are anticipating water shortages.
Crop report: rainfall helps with limited soil moisture levels

Crop report: rainfall helps with limited soil moisture levels

Hay and pasture acres are beginning to experience a shortage in topsoil moisture.