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APP found in Nova Scotia tree

A Pacific Gala tree in an orchard near Kentville, Nova Scotia has tested positive for apple proliferation phytoplasma (APP)—one of the most critical diseases of the apple tree.

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• Potato contracts signed May 23, 2013
• Convergys building sold; pellet plant for Centrelea May 23, 2013
• Colchester County to undergo detailed audit of NSPE operations May 23, 2013
• Starting to bloom May 23, 2013
• Trial date set in fish kill case May 23, 2013

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Zero chance of compliance on COOL

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says it’s ”dismayed” that the United States has not eliminated, but increased, trade discrimination through its mandatory county-of-origin labeling...

Jim Romahn

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• Agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan growing May 23, 2013
• Hog farmers warned about new virus Jim Romahn May 23, 2013
• Organic soy milk and tofu from PEI soybeans on sale in Taiwan May 16, 2013
• Working on story May 16, 2013
• Eight groups petition to delay tougher COOL Jim Romahn May 16, 2013

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Cold weather lengthens tulip season

[Stratford, PEI] – Cool weather during the past month has been good news for the Points East U-pick tulip field here (Stratford, Prince Edward Island).

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• The tides of change at Jost Vineyards Jamie Heap May 23, 2013
• Maritime Angus Field Day May 23, 2013
• Learning about mushrooms Jamie Heap May 23, 2013
• Tulip Trail is open May 16, 2013
• Wrong date—The Great Grain Debate & Dinner is in June May 16, 2013

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Port Hawkesbury Paper looks to diversify products it manufactures

[Port Hawkesbury, NS] — Just as groups in the Strait area are looking for ways to diversify its economy, the region’s largest employer is looking to diversify the products it manufactures.

Nancy King

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• Loan insures adequate wood supply May 23, 2013
• Report summarizes Western Crown Lands Planning Consultation May 23, 2013
• National Forest Week contest recognizes Trees are Terrific May 23, 2013
• Forestry Institute and Grenfell sign research agreement Cory Hurley May 16, 2013
• Truckers resume delivering wood to paper mill May 16, 2013

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Greenhouse growers aim to spice up their business—and a national...

A Beaver Brook, Nova Scotia couple is one of nine entrepreneurs vying for the 2013 Business Development Bank of Canada Young Entrepreneur Award. Up for grabs is a $100,000 cash prize to help the...

Kim Waalderbos

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• Proposed changes to Seeds Act Regulations should concern everyone: NFU May 16, 2013
• Obituaries May 9, 2013
• Building a local and sustainable food system May 3, 2013
• Thank you for 30 years! April 18, 2013
• Carl Dickie dies April 12, 2013

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