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Antiques help the hungry – photo essay

Antiques help the hungry – photo essay

Volunteers using modern and antique combines harvested the 2021 wheat crop grown for the Bear Lake Growing Project west of Sexsmith, Alta.
Few Canadians fully aware of advancements in ag tech: poll

Few Canadians fully aware of advancements in ag tech: poll

Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said that doesn't jive with the industry he knows, where farmers were first in line to adopt technologies from plant breeding to autonomous driving.
Best to lock in fertilizer now, farmers warned

Best to lock in fertilizer now, farmers warned

Nitrogen fertilizer prices have exploded due to sky-high natural gas prices, says an industry analyst.
Winter wheat called ‘risk management crop’

Winter wheat called ‘risk management crop’

Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission urges growers to consider the environmental benefits of planting fall-seeded crops
New report finds 58 percent of food is wasted

New report finds 58 percent of food is wasted

University of Calgary researchers determine that most waste occurs at the consumer level rather than in agriculture.
Dairy study gives canola meal high marks

Dairy study gives canola meal high marks

Canola council finds that feeding meal to cows may increase milk production and quality and lower methane emissions.
Grassroots groups call on Parliament to create just transition act in first 100 days

Grassroots groups call on Parliament to create just transition act in first 100 days

The Climate Code Red week of action also includes events to involve people with community organizations, educate and encourage conversation.
Drivers urged to watch roads, and give ‘Wildlife a Brake’

Drivers urged to watch roads, and give ‘Wildlife a Brake’

“Be aware when you are driving in an area where wildlife may be active. Wild animals are unpredictable, and there are times and areas where the risk of a collision is higher." - Darrell Crabbe, SWF Executive Director
G3 announces plans to build new elevators

G3 announces plans to build new elevators

G3 has announced it will build two new facilities, one of which is in Melfort, Sask.
Drought aftermath continues for farmers

Drought aftermath continues for farmers

Sask. producers are continuing to experince the aftermath of drought conditions, said analysis from Saskatchewan Wheat Development Comission.
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