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Canada's Grain Industry Facing Labor Shortages

There is a warning that Canada's grain and oilseed industry is expected to see one in four jobs go unfilled due to a lack of available workers.
 
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council says this could be devastating to the industry's growth.
 
A report says in 2018 alone, the grain and oilseed sector lost 594 million dollars in sales due to labour shortages.
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Preparing Soil for Fruit Trees Before You Plant with Ariel Agenbroad

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Preparing soil for fruit trees is one of the most important — and most overlooked — steps before planting. In this episode, I visit Spaulding Ranch in Boise, Idaho, and speak with soil specialist Ariel Agenbroad from the University of Idaho Extension. Together, we explore how to evaluate soil structure, drainage, compaction, and organic matter so your fruit trees can establish strong, healthy roots. If you're planning to plant fruit trees this season, this conversation will help you understand what to look for before you dig.