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Clock runs down on farmers using strychnine against gophers

Clock runs down on farmers using strychnine against gophers

Municipalities no longer able to sell two percent strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels; ban on use is next
Farmland values increase more than last year

Farmland values increase more than last year

The national average rose by 8.3 percent last year, outpacing a 5.4 percent increase in 2020 and 5.2 percent in 2019
Grain bag handling fee reduced

Grain bag handling fee reduced

Grain bag recycling is proving popular with Sask. farmers
Verdict still out on this year’s snow

Verdict still out on this year’s snow

Benefits from large snowpack can be lost if the snow melts too quickly or if mid-season melting causes layers of ice to form above the soil and inhibit moisture absorption
Marge Garnier creates something unique for cattle through Marg's Muffs

Marge Garnier creates something unique for cattle through Marg's Muffs

Her work started 29 years ago
War forces Dutch dairy farmer to flee Ukraine

War forces Dutch dairy farmer to flee Ukraine

Kees Huizinga is a farmer currently in the Netherlands, who used to farm near Kyiv
Judge dismisses suit against feds over BSE

Judge dismisses suit against feds over BSE

Ontario courts dismissed a class action lawsuit over Mad Cow Disease action from feds
Estevan Mercury 4-H Member of the Month: Ryan Cowan

Estevan Mercury 4-H Member of the Month: Ryan Cowan

Proud member of the Carievale 4-H Club
Decision to destroy derailed corn raises questions

Decision to destroy derailed corn raises questions

Canadian Food Inspection Agency orders feed corn carried in derailed trains to be buried rather than be salvaged
Alameda 4-H Beef Club holds speaking contest

Alameda 4-H Beef Club holds speaking contest

Alameda 4-H has 41 active members ages six to 21, with several team leaders. These youngsters attend regular monthly meetings and reside in the Carlyle, Alameda, Lampman and Oxbow areas.
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