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7 Saskatchewan Farmers Facing Big, Messy Task | WP

7 Saskatchewan Farmers Facing Big, Messy Task | WP

"There’s good news and bad news for weather-weary farmers who are still hoping to harvest what’s left of this year’s rapidly deteriorating crop.

The good news is that a significant amount of the prairie crop often comes off in October or even early November, says Daphne Cruise, provincial crop specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture.

…And the hands she deals in late October and November are much…

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6 - Peace Area Crops Look Promising | WP

6 – Peace Area Crops Look Promising | WP

Summertime peace in the Peace River farming region is about to be disrupted as early pea harvest progresses and widespread canola swathing is about to begin.

In general, crops look to be in good shape throughout the region and few disease, insect and fungal problems have been reported.

Average to above-average crops are anticipated, a welcome prognosis given dry conditions suffered last year.

“Up…

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