Agriculture
Millions in funding announced for Sask. agriculture research
A record amount of funding for Saskatchewan livestock and forage research was announced Friday in Saskatoon.
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Jason Pollock will be stepping down as Canadian Western Agribition CEO and general manager, effective March 31, the CWA announced Tuesday.
Agriculture
Canadian farmers and those in associated industries are feeling more optimistic about the future of their businesses now than at any time in the last four years, according to survey results released Monday.
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Agribition lays three-year ban on Alberta exhibitor after cow death
An Alberta exhibitor has been barred from participating in the Canadian Western Agribition for three years after an incident at the 2010 show.
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Prairie 2010 harvest a 'remarkable recovery'
While not one for the record books, the 2010 harvest on the Prairies at least belongs in the history books, according to Canada's top weather guru.
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Fire destroys Regina-based company's pulse crops and grains in Turkey
An estimated 7,000 to 10,000 metric tonnes of pulse crops and grains were destroyed or damaged in a fire at a storage facility in Turkey affiliated with Regina-based Alliance Grain Traders Inc.
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Province announces $1.8M oat research investment
Farmers who grew oats as part of their cropping rotation received an early Christmas present Tuesday as the government announced a $1.8-million investment in oat research.
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Single-desk marketing supporters nearly sweep Canadian Wheat Board elections
Four out of the five directors recently elected to serve on the Canadian Wheat Board are supporters of single-desk marketing, according to Stewart Wells, the former president of National Farmers Union (NFU), who was elected in District 3.
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Delegates at Regina farm conference told Canada needs 'long-term vision of agriculture'
Canada urgently needs "a long-term vision of agriculture,'' delegates at a farm conference in Regina were told Friday.
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Sask. ranchers call for government aid
Some Saskatchewan cattle producers say they're struggling to stay afloat and need a lifeline from the provincial and federal governments to recover from several months of unrelenting rain.
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Ontario farmer wants review of raw milk distribution laws
Michael Schmidt says it is high time the Canadian government launched a review of its laws over the distribution of raw milk.
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Sask. produced less wheat, but hits record high with lentil production: Statistics Canada
Canada's breadbasket produced far less wheat this year while lentil production hit another record high, according to new estimates from Statistics Canada.
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Feds invest $1.78M into Moose Jaw pork facility
Moose Jaw's new Thunder Creek Pork facility has received a boost to launch into business with a federal investment of $1.78 million.
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Sask. couple wins 'Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' award
Lauren Maurer jokes that she's lucky that she had no brothers.
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Prairies to lose an estimated $1.5B due to flood damage to crops: BMO
Saskatchewan is poised to potentially lead the country with a real four per cent Gross Domestic Product growth next year, a top official with the BMO Financial Group said Wednesday.
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Canadian Western Agribition an international success
Harriet Wilson travelled a long way to size up cattle at Canadian Western Agribition.
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Canadian Food Grains Bank collects grain to send to developing countries
It's bank without branches — or any of the other characteristics of traditional banks.
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Cows moo-ve in for pampering at Agribition
Kerry Gaillard believes the Canadian Western Agribition is the ultimate spa experience for cows.
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