Crop insurance payouts rise as farmer participation falls
Crop insurance payouts jumped nearly doubling to about 1.8 million from the prior year while the number of farmers holding it risk contracts with the corporation fell from 14,410 to 13,699 in the latest fiscal year. Downey noted premiums remained around 1.8 million for roughly the same acreage with most late claims still pending.
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Buy or Sell Fire: When to Move Up Wisely
Advice for families upgrading homes suggests selling the current property first and timing the closing to 90 or 120 days. This avoids owning two homes, reduces pressure to sell quickly, and clarifies funds for a down payment on the new house. The text offers guidance and a contact number for assistance.
Spring Lawn Care Tips From Ottawa Station
Ontario turf expert Bill Cordukes of Agriculture Canada's Ottawa Research Station outlines spring lawn care. He notes frost heave, soil moisture, rolling after drying, and fertilizing with nitrogen at half a kilogram per 100 square metres. Dethatching, weed identification, herbicide timing, and safe handling are advised.
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Canadian ‘Wheat Board
Atkinson
Soil Science
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