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Keep it relative

This week's FarmLead looks at low grain prices due to high supply.
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Farm safety group develops grain entrapment safety program

Farm safety group develops grain entrapment safety program

A farm safety advocacy group is developing a mobile grain entrapment training unit aimed at demonstrating safety tips to prairie farmers.
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Surprises, surprises

This week's FarmLead looks at higher than expected crop production.
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Farmers converge on Ponoka to protest farm safety bill

Farmers converge on Ponoka to protest farm safety bill

Several hundred farmers converged on the Calnash Ag Event Centre over the weekend to protest the advancement of Bill 6.
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The strong(er) game

This week's FarmLead looks at oats, grains, corn and other grain market prices.
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BSE risk is down, but definitely not out

There was a lot of good news for the Alberta and Canadian beef industry last week, but also a note of caution expressed.
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Local couple co-winners of national farm award

Local couple co-winners of national farm award

A local couple that have really been at the forefront of pioneering an industry have been recognized for their efforts.
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Don’t cry for me Argentina

This week's FarmLead looks at the government changes in Argentina and its affects on grain prices.
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Looking hard

This week's FarmLead looks at the potential for a La Nina weather change.
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Ag safety bill ‘onerous’ and ‘offensive’ - Strankman Bill should be education oriented, not punitive

Concerns raised regarding the proposed Bill 6 Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.
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