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Sask. livestock drought program extended

Sask. livestock drought program extended

Added RMs include Britannia, Rosthern, Bayne, Lumsden, Sherwood, Bratt’s Lake, Edenwold, Lajord, Â鶹´«Ã½AV Qu’Appelle and North Qu’Appelle.
France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offers new measures

France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offers new measures

PARIS (AP) — France’s two major farmers unions announced they would lift country-wide blockades Thursday, shortly after the prime minister introduced new measures aimed at protecting their livelihoods that they described as “tangible progress.
Carbon exemption bill back in House

Carbon exemption bill back in House

Message to the Senate: ‘You’re wrong.’
Program responds to drought pressure: governments

Program responds to drought pressure: governments

Eligibility area expansion and deadline extension for 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program.
Alberta government opens water-sharing talks with large users amid worsening drought

Alberta government opens water-sharing talks with large users amid worsening drought

EDMONTON — Lance Colby saw what was coming. The Alberta government said Wednesday it would open talks on water-sharing between large users as the province's drought situation worsens.
Farmers anxious as carbon price carve-out bill faces uncertain future

Farmers anxious as carbon price carve-out bill faces uncertain future

OTTAWA — Canadian farmers may have to wait months to find out if they'll owe thousands of dollars for carbon pricing this year, as a bill that would give them a new exemption remains mired in political conflict.
GM acceptance one step in China’s modernization efforts

GM acceptance one step in China’s modernization efforts

China has long accepted imports of genetically modified crops but did not grow them itself except in pilot tests.
A little less acid can boost crop nutrition

A little less acid can boost crop nutrition

Altering soil pH may reduce fertilizer needs by reclaiming residual nutrients and increasing use efficiency.
Glyphosate, glufosinate prices hit rock bottom

Glyphosate, glufosinate prices hit rock bottom

Producers are urged to take advantage and book one or two year’s supply, but many are reluctant to buy too far ahead.
Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound

Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound

The economics have become more promising as buyers offer production contracts of 70 to 75 cents per pound this winter.
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