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    Alberta Beef Producers "Disappointed" With U.S. Action On COOL

    Thursday May 23, 2013

    The Alberta Beef Producers says they are deeply disappointed that the United States has failed to comply with the World Trade Organization's

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    Not So Happy Anniversary

    Wednesday May 22, 2013

    The Canadian beef industry is moving on from the fallout of BSE, says the president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.This week marks

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    A More Typical Summer Ahead

    Wednesday May 22, 2013

    Canada as a whole will experience a more typical summer weather regime in 2013, especially compared to the record-setting, warm summer that

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    Alberta Hog Producers Facing Issues

    Wednesday May 15, 2013

    Cost of production and perception of animal welfare are a couple of the issues facing hog producers in Canada and here in Alberta.The Execut

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    Farmers Markets Are Gearing Up

    Tuesday May 14, 2013

    Farmer's markets are gearing up for the season all around Alberta.According to the 2012 Alternative Agriculture Markets Report, almost three

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    USDA Report Portends Lower Prices

    Tuesday May 14, 2013

    The USDA report on Friday has set the stage for lower grain prices, says a Manitoba market coach with Agri-Trend Marketing.The department is

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    Putting The Warning Out

    Friday May 10, 2013

    An official with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is urging horse owners and anyone thinking of buying a horse to have them tested

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    Hoover Wins Premier's Award

    Thursday May 09, 2013

    A 17-year-old student from Delia walked away with the 2013 Alberta Premier's 4-H award on the weekend.Michelle Hoover says she's been thrill

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    Diminishing Gluten Strength Needs Research

    Wednesday May 08, 2013

    More research needs to be done to determine why the gluten strength of Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat has declined in recent years, says

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    Delia High School Student Wins Premier's Award

    Tuesday May 07, 2013

    The recipient of the 2013 4-H Alberta Premier's Award has been named.The award goes to 17-year-old Michelle Hoover of Delia.Marguerite Stark

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    Big Machines Hitting The Roads

    Monday May 06, 2013

    With seeding season around the corner, motorists should be prepared for more encounters with large, slow-moving farm machinery."There is goi

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    Take Care Of Those Weeds

    Friday May 03, 2013

    Early weed control should be a priority this spring, says an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada.While producers are looki

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    CCA Hopes To Have Irradiated Beef Approved

    Thursday May 02, 2013

    The national organization representing cattle farmers is renewing its push to have irradiation of beef approved in Canada.The Canadian Cattl

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    Keep Things On The Level

    Wednesday May 01, 2013

    The Canola Council of Canada is sending out a pre-seeding reminder to producers about consistency in drill depth.Lethbridge agronomist Autum

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    A Positive Outlook

    Tuesday April 30, 2013

    Canada's agriculture sector is benefiting from a number of favorable long term trends, according to a new report from BMO Economics."As far

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