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Cow Patty Critters: Alberta scientist releases guide identifying insects found in cattle dungEntomologist Kevin Floate has identified more than 300 insects in his dung detective's handbook and only three are considered harmful: horn flies, face flies and stable flies.ScienceMay 13, 2023
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Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions in CanadaMethane is a natural byproduct of cattle digestion - emitted every time a cow burps or passes gas. The cattle industry is responsible for 24 per cent of Canada's methane emissions.EnvironmentOct 28, 2021
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Feds, farmers, remain far apart over impact of carbon tax on grain growersTodd Lewis, chair of the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan, said the numbers don't make sense to him, with some of his farmers spending upwards of $10,000 in carbon tax on grain drying.CanadaJun 12, 2020
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Study finds Okanagan Lake a ‘surprising source of carbon dioxide’New study says carbon dioxide is released during crop irrigation with lake water.EnvironmentFeb 23, 2019
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Potato research substation giving PEI pest-control invention a trial runA PEI potato researcher's invention that has seen success on the island is now being tested out in New Brunswick.EnvironmentJul 20, 2016
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Report has encouraging outlook for Canadian agricultural sectorEarnings rose by six per cent for Canadian farmers in 2015, hitting a record $15 billion in net cash income, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.CanadaFeb 19, 2016
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Feds renew commitment to wheat, barley researchFederal government announces $21.4 million in funding over the next five years for wheat and barley research.CanadaFeb 8, 2016
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Canadians cry ‘fowl’ over lack of ethnic chickenAgriculture Minister Gerry Ritz got an earful from customers who couldn't find particular poultry, a newly released document shows.CanadaJan 24, 2015
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