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E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

McDonald’s contamination crisis in the United States reveals why the bacteria is more difficult to control in produce.
Tough to predict La Nina’s weather impact

Tough to predict La Nina’s weather impact

La Nina is the little girl and can sometimes be called El Viejo, the anti-El Nino or simply a cold event.
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

A $4.5 million project will explore how queens and nucleus colonies can be over-wintered to avoid importing them.
'Wheat OPEC’ idea faces uphill battle

'Wheat OPEC’ idea faces uphill battle

Analysts say proposed BRICS grain exchange is doomed to fail, comparing it to similar initiatives attempted in the past.
Agriculture This Week: Trump election will impact trade

Agriculture This Week: Trump election will impact trade

How fast Trump wades into the more controversial suggestions from the campaign trail and how far he is actually willing to go remains to be seen.
Placement, height key to effective snow fences

Placement, height key to effective snow fences

If a snow fence is too small, it will no longer prevent snow from drifting downwind once its capacity is reached.
Research explores swine welfare, environmental enrichment link

Research explores swine welfare, environmental enrichment link

Abby Tillotson’s thesis research focused on effective environmental enrichment for swine that benefits producers.
Agriculture This Week: A sense of place related to ag and Yorkton

Agriculture This Week: A sense of place related to ag and Yorkton

Harvest Showdown held in the fall became the ag-focused event, and by then I had arrived as a reporter here.
‘A mixed bag’ describes 2024 growing season

‘A mixed bag’ describes 2024 growing season

Final Crop Report details conditions, average yields for crops and silage.
Buckle family receives Farmer Recognition Award in Yorkton

Buckle family receives Farmer Recognition Award in Yorkton

The cattle side is where Blaine admits he is happiest.
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