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Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.
Rail enters calm labour seas

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.
Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash.’
Weather models predict hot summer

Weather models predict hot summer

The precipitation forecast is for below average amounts in Manitoba in May with near average amounts elsewhere.
Hopes high for black barley

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.
Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Low U.S. corn profitability big threat to phosphate demand, analyst says.
What makes a severe thunderstorm?

What makes a severe thunderstorm?

Simply having a big difference in temperatures will not create a thunderstorm.
Sask. cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife

Sask. cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife

Saskatchewan environment ministry says no positive tests have been found in elk and other cervids, but testing will continue.
Agriculture This Week: How does world work together?

Agriculture This Week: How does world work together?

The world seems unable to collectively deal with whole-world questions – but our future may rely on finding a way to do it.
Sandwiches and wraps keep farmers fuelled during seeding

Sandwiches and wraps keep farmers fuelled during seeding

Canadian farmers work long hours during seeding; these sandwich and wrap ideas are easy field meals that work as hard as they do.
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