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OYF memorial scholarship supports agriculture students Since 2009, Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has awarded an annual scholarship to support a student studying agriculture in Canada. The $1,000 OYF Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the late Martin Streef, recipient of both Ontario’s and Canada’s OYF awards in 1996. >> Read full article
Flexible work aids recruitment With most flexible work arrangements having proven successful, employer-offered flex options are poised to increase substantially over the next five years. >> Read full article
New app for preharvest weed control timing Monsanto has introduced a new preharvest staging app, designed to help stage crops and weeds for preharvest applications of Roundup. >> Read full article
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New wheat varieties show promise In the last two years, three new cultivars have come out of the University of Alberta’s wheat breeding program, and more are on the way. The current program, led by Dr. Dean Spaner, may be small, but it’s developing some top-notch varieties. While early maturity is a major focus of Spaner’s breeding program, developing resistance to stripe, stem and leaf rust is also a special interest. >> Learn More…





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Agri-Trade Wednesday, November 5, 2014, to Saturday, November 8, 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alta. Exhibits showcasing quality equipment, technology and services to the agricultural industry. >> More Info
Agricultural Excellence Conference Wednesday, November 19, 2014, to Friday, November 21, 2014 Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, MB In an increasingly complex and global marketplace, farm managers must be able to access the information, resources and tools to continue to develop their farm business management skills to compete and succeed. >> More Info
Southwest Agricultural Conference January 6, 2015, to January 7, 2015 Location: Ridgetown, Ont. >> More Info