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Many crops grown have been significantly modified through human intervention

It shouldn’t come as a great surprise that people base their positions on purely emotional responses, ones usually devoid of scientific evidence, solid reasoning, or at times even rational thought.

Seeding nears an end

Great strides were made this past week, as 81 per cent of the crop is now seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

COPA supports extension of rail provisions

The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) welcomes the announcement that the Government of Canada will pursue a one year extension of certain provisions enacted in 2014 by the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act.

Agriculture This Week - Honey post brings up question

There are pockets of concern over the concept of genetically modified crops. There are those concerned about how the impact of herbicides and insecticides used on crops and antibiotics and hormones used in livestock may impact human health.
Canadian Bison Association Weekly Prices - May 27, 2016

Canadian Bison Association Weekly Prices - May 27, 2016

Seeding near double recent average

Despite a cool and wet start to the week, seeding is advancing at a remarkable rate, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Agriculture This Week - Time to get past GM fears

It shouldn’t come as a great surprise that people base their positions on purely emotional responses, ones usually devoid of scientific evidence, solid reasoning, or at times even rational thought.

Women in leadership in agriculture

Almost a year of research is coming to fruition for the Supporting the Advancement of Women in Agriculture (SAWA) project and the results indicate that more needs to be done to increase gender diversity in leadership roles in the industry.

Potential of minor crops always on the farmer’s radar

At times it is natural for columnists on a particular topic to feed off one another.

Hay share calculator developed by Ministry of Agriculture

Landowners who have seeded and established perennial forage stands, have several options for marketing the crop. One option is to sell the standing crop to a tenant for baling.
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