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“Farmers across Saskatchewan continue to step up despite all the challenges thrown their way during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Bibeau said in a release. “These improvements to the Crop Insurance Program give Saskatchewan farmers more coverage they can count on. We will continue working with our provincial counterparts to ensure farmers have the risk management tools to help their stability and growth.” Asked if the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on crop insurance, Harpauer said, “None...

  REGINA -- The federal and provincial governments announced changes to the 2021 Crop Insurance Program on Tuesday. According to the province, crop insurance coverage will reach a record level due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage. Coverage will increase 22 per cent, from $224 per acre in 2020 to $273 per acre in 2021. “The changes introduced to the Crop Insurance Program today, will continue to build on previous program enhancements,” Deputy Premier Donna Harpaue...

For ways you can help, scroll down to the bottom of this story . On the upside, South Carolina is a bounteous food state. We grow almost 5 million acres

SCHOOL IN SESSION — Beginning Feb. 16, Division of Agriculture horticulture experts will begin a six-part webinar series, covering major management practices and crop development appropriate to strawberries in each season of the year. (Division of Agriculture photo.) CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — For growers who have ever wanted to try their hand at cultivating strawberries, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is providing a golden opportunity to do it with expert advice and gui...

Study suggests legislation to tamp down on obesity, improve military recruiting A nurse uses a body analyzer scale to estimate a sailor’s body composition. (Jacob Sippel/Navy) The Defense Department spends over $1 billion a year on treatment of obesity-ralted issues, including lost productivity, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Being out of shape also puts troops at a higher risk for injury, costing more money to treat and more time lost, and increases the like...