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Agriculture Canada research cuts threaten crop variety development

The loss of three Ag Canada research and development centres, four satellite research farms and 665 jobs at the department is ...
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How a storm becomes weak or strong

This week we look at the conditions that can develop into a true Alberta Clipper or Colorado Low, or a weak low, bringing ...
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U.S. grains: Wheat falls after hitting six-week high on U.S., Russia crop worries

Reuters - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures pulled back after climbing to a six-week high on Monday as worries eased about cold weather ...
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No fertilizer price relief expected for this year

SASKATOON — Farmers should not expect much of a break on nitrogen fertilizer prices in 2026, says an analyst. “There are ...
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Federal food affordability measures, food security strategy announced

The federal government has pledged to fund several measures aimed at strengthening food security and affordability.
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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie higher, gold reaches milestone

The Canadian dollar settled just shy of the 73 United States cent mark on Monday.     The loonie closed at US$0.7298 or US$1=C$1.3702, compared to US$0.7282 or US$1=C$1.3732 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar ...
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North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Canola turns lower

Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed lower on Monday, as the multi-day rally likely ran out of steam, said an analyst. The analyst said the technicals largely propelled the rally with the ...