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Lessons from the front line of the rural stress line
Doug Grossart, who lost a loved one to mental illness, now helps other people cope with their internal struggles

Struggle to rebuild pasture after the flood(s)
One farmer tells his story and talks about how he restored his forage and feed acres

Not your average soil moisture-measuring project
A satellite that measures soil moisture expected to launch in January

CSI forensics used to nab poachers
Conservation officers will soon be recognized as law enforcement officers in Manitoba

CANFAX bullish on beef market outlook
The forecast is for solid prices in 2015

Campbell’s for Christmas?
Kelly Beaulieu hopes to sign contracts with a couple of food industry giants in the next couple of weeks

BIXS transfers ownership to new privately held company
ViewTrak with CCA, are the initial shareholders in new BIXS program

Landowners opposed to Manitoba Hydro Bipole III vulnerable to expropriation
Members of landowner committee say Manitoba Hydro is misleading the public

Short hay this year? Try grain
MAFRD nutritionists have developed a feeding schedule to accommodate producers’ wallets during feed shortages

Steve Kenyon: The weed whisperer
Alberta cattle farmer shares his tips on successful practices
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