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New USask infrastructure to bolster agricultural research

New USask infrastructure to bolster agricultural research

USask has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.
Gene edited crops face turning point

Gene edited crops face turning point

India takes the plunge, but some crop sectors remain hesitant.
Understanding wind all about the force

Understanding wind all about the force

Coriolis force weakest at the equator and strongest around the poles.
Canadian agriculture extension called too ‘top down’

Canadian agriculture extension called too ‘top down’

A University of Guelph professor says knowledge transfer is too ‘top down’ and requires a more collaborative approach.
Communication part of the job for Agriculture Canada scientists

Communication part of the job for Agriculture Canada scientists

The department says producer engagement, field demonstrations and making data available online are expected of its researchers.
Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Weevils emerge in the spring and begin feeding on newly planted field peas or fababeans.
Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Wheat prices would get a boost if the country’s exports remain as low as much of the trade is beginning to forecast.
Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families

Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families

Empowering kids and changing habits are key to preventing farm tragedies, says AgriKinds founder Alma Jordan.
Saskatchewan meat company builds new plant

Saskatchewan meat company builds new plant

Construction of Drake Meats’ new facility in Saskatoon is currently underway and expected to be fully operational by early 2028.
Lower wheat price reduces flour bill

Lower wheat price reduces flour bill

The price of non-durum milling wheat in Saskatchewan was 22 per cent lower in 2024 than it was the previous year.
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