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July 29, 2010 -The US-based Weather Channel is now offering a Agricultural Application, where farmers can get daily forecast information, precipitation, degree growing days and soil moisture conditions. The best news is that it offers forecasts and information for US centres as well as those in Canada, which makes it unique compared to other internet services.    GO TO THE WEATHER CHANNEL

July 29, 2010 -Pulse Canada is reaching out to media outlets in London, Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles, and promoting the good news about  pulses, in the hopes that the information will generate higher sales and consumption in the domestic market.    READ MORE

July 29, 2010 -Researchers with the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are getting closer to unlocking the genetic clues that could lead to enhanced levels of protein and oil in soybeans, boosting their value and helping growers compete in international markets.                  READ MORE

July 29, 2010 -The warmer weather during the 2010 growing season has enabled the advance of the western bean cutworm, and in record numbers throughout Ontario and southern Quebec.     READ MORE

July 20, 2010 -Wheat prices are on the rise, and those growers in Western Canada fortunate enough to get their wheat seeded could prosper, unfortunately at the expense of European and Russian growers who are suffering through high temperatures and low moisture levels.   READ MORE

July 20, 2010 -Record temperatures and nearly four weeks of drought-like conditions across many parts of Russia are being blamed for the destruction of nearly 25 million acres of crops.     READ MORE

July 20, 2010 -In spite of government investment of $6 billion, Brazil's fertilizer industry will remain dependent on imports. It is forecast that the increase in production will actually open a new window of opportunity for retailers.                 READ MORE

July 20, 2010 -According to the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Canadian lentils are making their way into the diets of an increasing number of North Americans, including the use of lentil flours in crackers and pasta. 

July 13, 2010 -The Government of Canada is investing nearly $300,000 to help growers of pulses and other special crops to develop marketing materials. Pulse Canada will receive the lion's share, with $257,766 invested, while the Canadian Special Crops Association receives $35,450.
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July 13, 2010 -After years of measuring biomass yields, a team of US researchers is now trying to determine the impact of soils, climate and crop management practices on the production of biomass in biofuel crops, including switchgrass.     READ MORE