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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.
Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer

Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer

Multiple producers lodge complaints against Leon’s Manufacturing; company blames problems on supply chain issues.
Opinion: Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat

Opinion: Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat

Insidious messaging could transform from a cloud of consumer suspicion into outright hostility.
Interest rate drop expected

Interest rate drop expected

The key policy rate is currently at five percent, which is a 22-year high.
‘Expensive’ canola results in imports

‘Expensive’ canola results in imports

North American domestic demand has been good, saving Canadian canola’s bacon.
Taking a close look from a long distance

Taking a close look from a long distance

Satellite data and machine learning are yielding powerful tools for crop management in Western Canada.
Agriculture This Week: Who determines Ag research priorities?

Agriculture This Week: Who determines Ag research priorities?

Farm producers want to be profitable and that is always going to happen quickest with new varieties which fight off disease, or simply produce more bushels per acre.
Prairies trees part of the history of place

Prairies trees part of the history of place

The book came from varied inspirations, starting with author’s father’s hedgerows.
Loreburn elevator lost to fire

Loreburn elevator lost to fire

Building razed in Sunday blaze.
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