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Smaller or bigger?

This week's FarmLead looks at crop conditions across the Canadian prairies.
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Local producer doing his part for river health

Local producer doing his part for river health

Water quality continues to be a constant concern in the Battle River which is why even one project can make a difference.
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Just average?

This week's FarmLead looks at devastating effects of the La Nina drought.
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Sitting high

This week's FarmLead look at a boos in grain markets due to several factors.
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Local 4H Beef clubs present awards

Local 4H Beef clubs present awards

All three of the Ponoka 4H Beef clubs came together on the weekend to hand out their annual awards.
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Canada first to implement verifiable sustainable beef program

Canada is on the leading edge of a verifiable sustainable beef program, according to a recently concluded initiative.
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Very few fields left to be seeded

A warmer than usual spring combined with a dry first part of May has meant not much seed is left to be sowed in the area.
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Area farmers close to finishing seeding

With nearly a month gone in a somewhat expanded growing season this year, farmers have gone to town in getting the crops in the ground.
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Questioning satisfaction

This week's FarmLead looks at elevated grain market values.
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Holding wild cards

This week's FarmLead looks at weather forecasts and markets such as soybeans and global markets.
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