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Future planning: Farm succession in Strathcona County
Devon Dispatch
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column Strathcona County Ward 5 Coun. Aaron Nelson. Photo supplied As many rural producers know, agriculture continues to be a foundational part of life in Strathcona County. Our family farms feed Albertans and serve...
Up the creek without a paddle: protecting Canada's freshwater
Canada's National Observer
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June 12, 2025
Water can be a battleground. From disputes over dwindling river flows to tensions over pollution and privatization, access to clean, abundant fresh water is no longer guaranteed. Yet in Canada, we often act as if it is. With some of the largest...
Unusual but good spring for northern Minnesota farmer
Brownfield Ag News
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News Unusual but good spring for northern Minnesota farmer June 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News A farmer in northwest Minnesota is pleased with crop development. Shayne Isane of Badger says it was an unusual spring....
Maxville Farmers’ Market worth checking out
Seaway News
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June 12, 2025
KIM BURTON-SCHRAM LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Friday Farmers’ Market located at King George Park in the village of Maxville has much to offer shoppers looking for locally grown produce, handcrafted pieces, unique gift items and...
Company with Gates ties buys huge swath of Benton County farmland
Tri Cities Area Journal of Business - Washington State
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June 12, 2025
An investment company linked to Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently bought 8,080 acres of farmland in southern Benton County for roughly $131.4 million. Benton County assessor records show that 100C LLC closed on the 28 parcels at the beginning...
Big Canadian oyster firm wants to battle MSX with help of US seed
Undercurrent News
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June 12, 2025
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Canada -- Atlantic Aqua Farms (AAF), one of North America's largest oyster and mussel producers, wants to import disease-resistant seed from its hatchery in the US state of Maine to ensure its oyster farmers on Prince...
US won’t back G-7’s Iran de-escalation push in sign of disunity
The Hindu Business Line
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June 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs early from the G7 Leaders’ Summit in the Rocky Mountain resort town of Kananaskis to return to Washington, at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025....
'He's a mess': Trump says he won't call Gov. Walz after Minnesota lawmaker shootings
NBC News
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June 17, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing 'He's a mess': Trump says he won't call Gov. Walz after Minnesota lawmaker shootings 00:30 UP NEXT Minnesota Shooting Suspect Targeted 45 Other...
There is a Growing Bioeconomy in Atlantic Canada
CJLS - Massachusetts
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This episode of the Insights Podcast was live recorded at the recent Biocon Conference held in Saint John, New Brunswick. This was the thirteenth annual conference for this sector. The podcast features a conversation with David and Don that was...
Injury forces Canadian bantamweight Jourdain off UFC card in Atlanta
TSN
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June 10, 2025
An injury has forced Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain off Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Atlanta. The 29-year-old from Montreal was slated to face Ricky Simon, who will now take on fellow American Cameron (The Baby-Faced Killer)...
Egypt, G7 Trade Hits $29.7 Billion in 2024 | CAPMAS
Egypt Today
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June 17, 2025
CAIRO - 17 June 2025: According to the latest figures released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), Egypt’s exports to the Group of Seven (G7) countries climbed to approximately $9.5 billion in 2024, up from $8.6...
Foreign groups seek gold in abandoned Hokkaido mines
The Asahi Shimbun
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A series of foreign companies are seeking treasure in Japan's abandoned gold mines, particularly in Hokkaido. Local friction has also emerged as some argue this is a chance to save depopulated areas while others are concerned that the hunt for...
Charlebois: Our dairy addiction is making Canada a trade pariah (Writer's Bloc)
Castanet Kamloops
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June 12, 2025
Photo: Postmedia Canada's dairy industry benefits from supply management. When it comes to supply management and trade policy, Canada seems trapped in a cycle of repeating the same costly mistakes. Before Mark Carney’s arrival as prime minister,...
Where the Prairies Meet the Peaks: Why Cowley Is Alberta’s Best-Kept Summer Secret
Westwind Weekly News
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June 17, 2025
Posted on June 17, 2025 by Nerissa McNaughton When you picture Alberta, the majestic Rockies or vibrant cities like Calgary and Edmonton probably come to mind. But Alberta is also home to hidden gems that offer their own charm, and the tiny...
Skip Paris: These Underrated Islands On Canada's Doorstep Are Still Part Of France
The Travel
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June 12, 2025
Have you ever dreamed of visiting France, trying the country’s delicious cuisine, strolling through art galleries, and hiking in beautiful French nature? Most people share this dream, yet they don’t want to spend two days of their annual leave...
Public, Private Sectors Unite At World Refugee Economic Summit
Daily Guide
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June 17, 2025
Panellists deliberating on possible solutions needed to address challenges faced by refugees at the summit In commemoration of World Refugee Day, stakeholders across government, humanitarian, private sector, and faith-based institutions convened...
He remembers nothing. She remembers everything
National Geographic
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There is a 41-year-old woman, an administrative assistant from California known in the medical literature only as "AJ," who remembers almost every day of her life since age 11. There is an 85-year-old man, a retired lab technician called "EP," who...
Hub launches new insurance product for Canada’s forestry industry
Life Insurance International
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June 12, 2025
Hub International has introduced Hub Forestry Select Insurance, a new product designed to mitigate liability risks for the Canadian forestry industry. The insurance targets forestry contractors, sawmills, manufacturers, and businesses managing...
"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: June 17, 2025
No-Till Farmer - Wisconsin
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June 17, 2025
Glyphosate Deserves Careful Consideration In a world without glyphosate, there would be more weeds, soil erosion and carbon emissions and smaller crop yields. By Nevil Speer, an industry consultant in Bowling Green, Ky. Published June 6, 2025 on...
Falmouth farm couple raises kids and most everything else
Saltwire
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Atlantic Canada Business Nova Scotia Halifax Business Published Jun 12, 2025 • Last updated 40 minutes ago • 4 minute read Alyson Bremner with her beef herd on the farm she and her husband run in Upper Falmouth, Hants...