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Research firm finds new clubroot-resistant genes

Research firm finds new clubroot-resistant genes

Company has stacked the genes into one canola variety, which it hopes to commercialize in the next few years.
Genetics may answer methane riddle

Genetics may answer methane riddle

Researchers plan to search for genetic traits that can help producers reduce greenhouse emissions in the dairy industry.
Swath grazing study needs respondents for online survey

Swath grazing study needs respondents for online survey

Swath grazing can save beef producers time and money as well as lower greenhouse gas emissions.
‘A bad plan is better than no plan’

‘A bad plan is better than no plan’

Farmers need to know how they will sell, when they’ll sell, what methods they’ll follow and the information they’ll need.
Input costs climb

Input costs climb

Farmers are expected to spend a record $23.1 billion on fertilizer, fuel, chemicals and seed this year as costs soar.
Proposed new container port ‘extremely positive’

Proposed new container port ‘extremely positive’

Ottawa has told the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority it has all the information required to decide on the environmental permitting for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project.
Flax hits another hurdle

Flax hits another hurdle

The EU has established new maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid in flax.
Barn fire kills 10,000 pigs

Barn fire kills 10,000 pigs

The cause of the fire is unknown.
Economic benefits of irrigation discussed at meeting

Economic benefits of irrigation discussed at meeting

Presenter discusses the benefits she has seen of irrigation.
Barn fire near Sturgis kills 10,000 pigs

Barn fire near Sturgis kills 10,000 pigs

Olymel has a second barn and feed mill nearby that were not affected.
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