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2022-07-12
Education System 'Neglecting the Importance of Plants,' say Researchers
Read Education System `Neglecting the Importance of Plants,` say Researchers in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock... Read more
2022-07-12
Timing is Everything for Weed Management
Farmers can tailor their efforts to control weeds more effectively by pinpointing when a particular weed will emerge, according to a new Cornell study. Read more
2022-07-12
OFA supports AG-Sector Leadership with additional $10,000 contribution to AALP Class 18
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has kicked off fundraising for the current Class of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) with an energizing $10,000 contribution to AALP... Read more
2022-07-12
Surrey looks to protect all its ag land
Surrey mayor asked city staff to assess all its agricultural food-producing land to better preserve it, especially some currently designated industrial land. But not everyone is happy, calling it a... Read more
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2022-07-12
Government of Canada invests in small businesses through the Innovative Solutions Canada Program
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's small businesses are driving innovations to help develop efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to ensure the economy remains competitive and well-positioned for the... Read more
2022-07-12
Emerald ash borer confirmed in the Gaspésie
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer on a private property in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Avignon, in the... Read more
2022-07-12
Canola Swings Higher with Veg Oils
Canola futures were higher on Monday, getting spillover support from gains in other vegetable oils. Read more
2022-07-12
Farmers evaluating hail damage
Farmers are out checking crops again for damage following another weekend of summer storms. Read more
2022-07-12
Disease issues a concern for farmers
The recent summer storm activity brought heavy rain, high winds and hail to many areas. Read more
2022-07-12
A new report shows grain contracts are "heavily tilted" in favour of buyers
The report commissioned by SaskCrops and APAS also shows that only 46 per cent of Prairie grain farmers feel that they are being treated fairly by contracts. Read more
2022-07-12
Premier Ford introduces parliamentary assistants
Rob Flack and Trevor Jones will serve as assistants to Minister Thompson Read more
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2022-07-12
Further Prairie Drought Improvement in June
Prairie drought continued to improve in June following significant moisture across southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Read more