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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 19, 2019

Sep 19, 2019 | 9:03 AM

It was a difficult end to the growing season for the Ivey’s at Ituna.

Adrienne Ivey said a vicious hail storm wiped out their entire crop when a storm popped up out of nowhere Tuesday.

She’s trying to look on the bright side and said at least they can use what they have to feed their livestock.

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The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is hosting a national agriculture leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

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The federation said representatives from the Liberal Party of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party and the Green Party of Canada will share their policy positions on issues that matter most to Canadian farmers.

The debate starts at 5 p.m. and will be available live on both the federation’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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A grain facility near Moose Jaw has been named Canadian Pacific’s Elevator of the Year.

G-3 Pasqua has been in operation since 2016.

The CPR presents the award annually to the elevator that achieves high volumes from a single loading point while consistently demonstrating efficient railcar loading and a strong commitment to safety.

Winnipeg based G-3 Canada was formed following the privatization of the Canadian Wheat Board.

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