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Oct 14
Best to lock in fertilizer now, farmers warned

Nitrogen fertilizer prices have exploded due to sky-high natural gas prices, says an…

Oct 14
Eastern hay arrives on western Canadian farms

Prairie producers breathe easier as Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Hay West…

Oct 14
Record corn prices expected to offset disappointing yields

Production has been all over the map in Manitoba this year, but local demand is…

Oct 14
University puts bugs in its crosshairs

New insect research facility at the U of S will help researchers create knowledge to…

Oct 14
Pattison Food Group to buy Roth’s Fresh Markets

Canadian food and drug retailer/wholesaler Pattison Food Group plans to acquire Oregon…

Oct 14
Roundup Ready canola patent set to expire

The most controversial patent in all of agriculture will cease to exist next year.…

Oct 14
Chinese trade practices still concern for U.S.

U.S. Trade Representative says former administration’s policies will remain in place…

Oct 14
Food waste an issue for people, planet

The amount of food wasted in Canada grows along with citizens’ expectations that…

Oct 14
Autonomous truck tests planned for Alberta highways this winter

The shortage of truck drivers is a familiar problem and now a new project using…

Oct 14
APAS calls for more funding of farm safety net programs

It’s time governments increase funding for the agricultural policy framework, says…