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Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat.
Chickpeas galore in Australia could impact Canada's yellow pea prospects

Chickpeas galore in Australia could impact Canada's yellow pea prospects

Farmers Down Under could be harvesting a massive crop based on early-season expectations.
Farmers, don't spray with dirty water

Farmers, don't spray with dirty water

Farmers urged to drop the water volume in their mixes when using hard water because cations can tie up herbicide.
More GPS guidance outages possible

More GPS guidance outages possible

A solar storm cycle with electromagnetic-energy outbursts that disrupt communication signals will peak in October.
PAMI receives five-year gov’t funding increase

PAMI receives five-year gov’t funding increase

Recent research at the institute involves combine auto-adjustment in canola and how to limit air seeder damage in peas.
Soil should be a strategic national asset: Senate ag committee

Soil should be a strategic national asset: Senate ag committee

The two-year study of Canada's soils is now complete and recognizes that while conservation efforts over recent decades have been tremendous there is still more to be done.
U.S. crops off to good start, but will it last?

U.S. crops off to good start, but will it last?

The U.S. is the world’s biggest corn exporter and the fifth largest supplier of wheat to global markets.
Ground squirrel survey monitors damage

Ground squirrel survey monitors damage

A total of 174 farmers responded.
The quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

The quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

CALGARY — Plant biologist Marcus Samuel has been working for more than a decade to improve the climate resilience of crops.
Lower canola exports to increase ending stocks

Lower canola exports to increase ending stocks

Agriculture Canada boosts ending stocks estimate, but analysts say it must go higher due to the ‘abysmal’ state of exports.
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