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June 4, 2010 -Behlen Industries and Sakundiak Equipment are joining together at this year's Western Canada Farm Progress Show, to announce the winner of Top Crop Manager's Harvest Ready Contest.  The winner will be chosen on Friday, June 18th at 10:30am.

June 4, 2010 -In recognition of excessive moisture conditions affecting much of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is extending seeding deadlines to June 15th for some crops and June 20th for others.    READ MORE

June 4, 2010 -Francis Kirigwi, a wheat breeder, new to Western Canada, but with more than 15 years experience from Africa and the US, has come to Morden, Manitoba, with a focus on improving drought tolerance and resistance to diseases such as stripe rust.    

June 4, 2010 -From late June to early July, University of Guelph's Ridgetown College will be delivering information sessions across Ontario regarding roof-mounted solar energy systems.  Eight sessions are planned with an opportunity to register on-line.     

June 3, 2010 -A new soybean-based bio-resin is being developed by researchers at the University of Guelph, with the potential for use in construction, automotive and furnutire production. These resins will replace current conventional petroleum-based resins, at a lower cost and with better adhesive qualities.   READ MORE

June 2, 2010 -A word from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers: the deadline for application for five undergraduate scholarships for first-year university students, is fast approaching, with June 18th the final day for submission.
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June 2, 2010 -A new online weed resistance tool is now available to farmers in Western Canada, courtesy of Monsanto Canada. Located at www.weedtool.com, the goal of the resource is to help growers gauge their risk of developing glyphosate-resistant weeds on their farm.   READ MORE