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Alberta irrigation project on grasslands approved
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Alberta irrigation project on grasslands approved | The Western Producer
Environmental concerns are raised by Alberta conservation groups over an irrigation expansion project within the Municipal District of Taber.
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Producer profits remain under significant pressure
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Producer profits remain under significant pressure | The Western Producer
Manitoba farmers are facing down a double hit of high input costs, like fertilizer, and low grain prices as they harvest their next crop.
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· 10h
These fall favourites are sure to please a variety of palates
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These fall favourites are sure to please a variety of palates | The Western Producer
It is the time of year when we enjoy a warm meal that has garden harvest as ingredients and a grand finale of a sweet seasonal dessert.
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Producers must understand the grain contracts they sign
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Producers must understand the grain contracts they sign | The Western Producer
They may be seen as just paperwork, but grain contracts and their terms and conditions can carry significant legal and financial consequences.
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Glacier FarmMedia writers win agricultural journalism awards
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Glacier FarmMedia writers win agricultural journalism awards | The Western Producer
Agricultural reporters with the Glacier FarmMedia family of publications cleaned up at the Canadian Farm Writers Federation awards ceremony late last month in Winnipeg.
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Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency
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Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency | The Western Producer
The lack of clear reporting and public access to data keeps the slaughter horse industry largely hidden, leaving many questions unanswered.
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· 2d
More work wanted on removing red tape
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More work wanted on removing red tape | The Western Producer
The House of Commons agriculture committee is studying red tape reduction and regulatory modernization, both desperately say industry.
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· 2d
Pork sector targets sustainability
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Pork sector targets sustainability | The Western Producer
Manitoba Pork has a new guiding document, entitled Building a Sustainable Future, outlining its sustainability goals for the years to come.
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VIDEO: Bittersweet harvest for this family farmhand
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VIDEO: Bittersweet harvest for this family farmhand | The Western Producer
Bruce Burnett helps his brother harvest wheat and canola for the last time on the family farm in Manitoba where they both grew up.
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Fertilizer Canada-led campaign highlights environmental stewardship
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Fertilizer Canada-led campaign highlights environmental stewardship | The Western Producer
The Make Your Acres Count campaign aids Alberta farmers in getting recognized for their environmental stewardship in their crop production.
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· 2d
VIDEO: What tech makes your combine tick during harvest season?
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VIDEO: What tech makes your combine tick during harvest season? | The Western Producer
Greg Berg talks to product specialists from Case IH, New Holland and John Deere about harvest technology features on their combines.
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· 2d
Livestock inspection costs increase in Saskatchewan
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Livestock inspection costs increase in Saskatchewan | The Western Producer
Livestock inspection fees are going up, but the CEO of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan said producers receive value in return.
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U.S. bill could keep out Canadian truckers
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U.S. bill could keep out Canadian truckers | The Western Producer
The Protecting America’s Roads Act aims to “rid the country of illegal immigrant commercial truck drivers and ineligible foreign nationals.”
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Fund sell-off another bearish signal for canola
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Fund sell-off another bearish signal for canola | The Western Producer
Funds turned bearish during the past week as they moved to a net short position in all grains and oilseed futures contracts.
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· 3d
Mail strike disrupts grain sample delivery
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Food exporters urged to ease reliance on U.S.
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Food exporters urged to ease reliance on U.S. | The Western Producer
Farm Credit Canada says there is a $12 billion opportunity in diversifying food and beverage exports to markets other than the United States.
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· 3d
U.S. softens fees on Chinese shipping
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U.S. softens fees on Chinese shipping | The Western Producer
The U.S. starts charging new fees on Chinese ships on Oct. 14. What are the ramifications for their agricultural exports?
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U.S. rules frustrate Canadian organic exporters
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U.S. rules frustrate Canadian organic exporters | The Western Producer
Canadian companies exporting organic grain and food are struggling to get their products to the U.S. market as new rules take effect.
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Input inflation shows need for more Canadian fertilizer
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Input inflation shows need for more Canadian fertilizer | The Western Producer
With grain prices lower than recent years and inputs high, it will be difficult to fund farm operating costs this year, let alone fixed costs.
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Kochia has become a significant problem for Prairie farmers
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Kochia has become a significant problem for Prairie farmers | The Western Producer
As you travel through the southern prairies, particularly in areas with lower rainfall, the magnitude of the kochia problem is easy to see.
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· 4d
Farm market reports have come a long way since days of radio
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Farm market reports have come a long way since days of radio | The Western Producer
The prominence of broadcast radio has faded over the years, but the market information in old recorded reports remains as essential as ever.
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Saskatchewan puts crown land auction on hold
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Saskatchewan puts crown land auction on hold | The Western Producer
Auctions of Saskatchewan crown lease land are on hold. Auctions were to open Oct. 7 and close Oct. 28 after not being held for two years.
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VIDEO: Catch up with the Western Producer Markets Desk
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VIDEO: Catch up with the Western Producer Markets Desk | The Western Producer
The Western Producer Markets Desk provides daily updates on ag markets, video commentary and looks into canola, wheat, cattle and feed grains.
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Farmland advisory committee created in Saskatchewan
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Farmland advisory committee created in Saskatchewan | The Western Producer
The Saskatchewan government has created the Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee to address farmer concerns and gain feedback.
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Rural doctor shortage may require unorthodox ideas
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Rural doctor shortage may require unorthodox ideas | The Western Producer
One town has set up its own clinic and hired doctors and clinic staff as municipal employees, like those who work for the fire department.
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