Combining in Saskatchewan is in the home stretch as the province’s agriculture department reported it at 84 per cent complete. Although the harvest advanced 16 points during the week ended Sept. 29, it was eight points behind the five-year average.
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Trade tariffs would leave U.S. beef industry at risk
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Drake Meats building a federally inspected facility near Saskatoon
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Canadian beef industry preparing for new traceability regulations
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Manitoba harvest 72 per cent done: report
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New Pulse Variety Hub launched in Saskatchewan
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future
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Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
