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• Alberta Canola Leaders Program

  16-01-2025 19:03 via farms.com
  Canola LeadersThe Canola Leaders event is an invitation only event for 20 young farmers (or farmers that are young in their leadership journey) from across Alberta each year in March. It is also open to a limited number of participants from the industry including those planning to return to the farm.This Alberta Canola event is designed to enhance the leadership skills of the participants for the benefit of their farming operations and the rural communities where they live and farm.The next Cano
  
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• Top Notch Farming extension meetings in February

  16-01-2025 18:58 via farms.com
  Our Top Notch Farming extension meetings are back this February, offering an exciting opportunity for Saskatchewan farmers to connect, learn and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Organized by SaskOilseeds in partnership with SaskBarley, this year’s events will feature a lineup of speakers focused on the latest research, market trends and agronomic strategies.The program kicks off with SaskOilseeds’ agronomy extension specialist, who will present results from the 2024 on-f
  
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• Optimum rate

  16-01-2025 18:56 via farms.com
  Variable rate (VR), as a phrase, is thoroughly uninspiring. Boring. People want to hear about VR about as much as they want to hear about the 50-year-old wool suit I bought at Value Village for $22. I see that now. But optimum rate! That inspires.In October, I wrote a LinkedIn post about a breakfast conversation I had with Blake Weiseth, who runs Discovery Farm at the Ag In Motion site west of Saskatoon.“Variable rate is sexy, but it’s not the next logical step for a lot of farmers,&
  
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• Access Credit Union closing multiple Manitoba branches

  16-01-2025 15:43 via farms.com
  The closures are related to further adoption of online banking
  
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• Cdn. ag disappointed with Viterra-Bunge approval

  16-01-2025 15:03 via farms.com
  This deal could cost grain producers about $770 million annually, research said
  
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• Parliament’s shut down leaves farmers vulnerable

  16-01-2025 12:31 via farms.com
  Canada's agriculture sector faces challenges as the extended interswitching pilot for rail transport expires, leaving farmers vulnerable to rail monopolies.
  
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• Tan Spot a Growing Threat in 2025

  16-01-2025 11:38 via farms.com
  Lethbridge researchers are on the front lines in the battle against tan spot.Tan spot disease is a fungal infection that has emerged as one of the most destructive diseases affecting wheat crops globally. Researchers in Canada, who have a long history of studying wheat dating back to the late 1800s, are now at the forefront of efforts to combat this disease.Tan spot, caused by the fungus Pyrenophora triticirepentis, was first identified about 50 years ago and has since spread worldwide, becoming
  
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• Novid's Stainless Steel Story - Fertilizer & Chemical Storage Built to Endure

  16-01-2025 11:33 via farms.com
  The FoundationNovid Inc., founded by brothers Chuck & Rudy Brandt in Rosenort, Manitoba, in 2002, emerged when their business Rosenort Agro sought durable solutions for liquid fertilizer storage. Frustrated with the short lifespan of carbon steelfertilizer tanks, they turned to stainless steel, which they had successfully used for dry fertilizer storage since the 1980s. Recognizing the superior durability of stainless steel, they built tanks for their own use, sparking interest&nbs
  
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• Illinois continues to raise the bar for beans

  16-01-2025 11:02 via farms.com
  On Jan. 6, the Illinois Legislature passed HB 4439, which designates the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. Illinois is the No. 1 soybean-producing state in the country.Fifteen percent of all U.S. soybeans are produced in Illinois and 13% of the country’s supply of soybeans is grown on Illinois farms, according to the Illinois Farm Bureau.The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates Illinois soybean farmers raised 648.9 million bushels on 10.3 million acres
  
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• Soil results could signal new approach

  16-01-2025 11:00 via farms.com
  Frozen ground in December marked the end of fall-2024 soil sampling in the Midwest. But soil-analysis results are continuing the story that the year told – including noticeably increased phosphorus, potassium and organic matter across enough samples to make wondering minds explore.“Overall soil-test phosphorus and potassium are higher (in 2024) than in 2023 and much higher than 2020 – the (previous) sampling event for most of this year’s fields,” said Dustin Sawyer,
  
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• Ag drones challenge federal regulators

  16-01-2025 10:58 via farms.com
  Dust swirled as the 83-pound drone launched from a clearing near a Nebraska cornfield. With its four propellers humming, Paige Browning used a handheld controller to move the drone across the field, spraying a mist of fungicide on crops below.“You think in your head it’s going to be fun — cool job, right?” said Browning, a Nebraska rancher who started flying agricultural drones two years ago with her father and uncle. “But when you get into the nitty gritty and actu
  
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• Bird Flu mutations found in Texas

  16-01-2025 09:45 via farms.com
  Texas researchers found mutations in a bird flu strain affecting humans, increasing its severity but confirming antivirals remain effective. Efforts focus on preventing further spread.
  
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• USDA opens 3rd conservation program sign up

  16-01-2025 09:42 via farms.com
  USDA’s third funding round offers Rhode Island farmers and landowners $16 million for conservation practices. Apply by February 28, 2025, for this competitive funding opportunity.
  
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• $4M Settlement in Perdue Child Labor case

  16-01-2025 09:38 via farms.com
  Perdue Farms agrees to pay $4 million in restitution for child labor violations at their Virginia facility, implementing strict compliance enhancements.
  
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• New USDA rules boost farmer fairness

  16-01-2025 09:35 via farms.com
  USDA announces new regulations enhancing fairness and transparency for contract farmers, promising better planning and fairer returns.
  
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• USDA releases guidelines for biofuel feedstocks

  16-01-2025 09:32 via farms.com
  USDA's interim rule for biofuel feedstocks supports climate-smart agriculture, enabling greenhouse gas reductions and new market opportunities for farmers, ensuring sustainable practices.
  
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• How to unlock small business investment

  16-01-2025 09:19 via farms.com
  Canada's small businesses struggle with declining investment, affecting productivity. The article highlights key barriers and offers solutions, urging government action to support business growth and economic recovery.
  
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• Share your rural spirit in the upcoming 2025 photo contest

  16-01-2025 09:16 via farms.com
  Get a chance to participate in the 2025 Hometown Roots Photo Contest to win $5000 for your local community and showcase agriculture and rural life with a photo or video submission.
  
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• Jim Robinson joins IPSA board of directors

  16-01-2025 09:14 via farms.com
  Jim Robinson, CTO of Rob-See-Co, has been elected to the IPSA Board of Directors. His extensive experience in the seed industry will drive innovation and growth for members and farmers.
  
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