By Shankar Das PAg., Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, Outlook SK Farmers often use data to make informed management decisions on the farm. For example, conventional soil fertility data is used to know more about the fertility status of a soil for judicious fertilizer applications. The use of variable rate technology is a refinement to the existing fertilizer… Continue reading Can Big Data offer any advantage to your farm?
Month: June 2016
Penguins' 'hard hockey' wearing down Sharks
By Tim Wharnsby, CBC Sports, June 7, 2016 Commitment to defence puts Pittsburgh on brink of Stanley Cup win When San Jose Sharks centre Patrick Marleau took a nifty pass from Logan Couture for a breakaway early in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Marleau shot meekly into the glove… Continue reading Penguins' 'hard hockey' wearing down Sharks
CONNOR TATE HOLDS HIS GROUND IN TOUGH FIRST MENS TOURNY
By Kindersley Social, June 7, 2016 Kindersley local Connor Tate placed 40th of 83 in his first mens tournament in windy conditions at the Scotia Wealth Open in Nipawin over the weekend. Connor was coming off the back of a win and runner up place at the Carstairs and Swift Current competitions respectively. This is… Continue reading CONNOR TATE HOLDS HIS GROUND IN TOUGH FIRST MENS TOURNY
Australian photographer captures bizarre photos of fish ‘trapped’ inside a jellyfish
By Adam Frisk, Global News, June 7, 2016 Australian photographer Tim Samuel captured the bizarre images of this odd duo while freediving off the coast of Byron Bay, New South Wales It might look like a bad day to many for this fish that appears “trapped” in a jellyfish. But it could be the fish’s… Continue reading Australian photographer captures bizarre photos of fish ‘trapped’ inside a jellyfish
THE UNGRASPABLE VALUE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST DIAMOND
By Brad Fox, NewYorker.com, June 7, 2016 The eleven-hundred-and-nine-carat rough stone, found in Botswana, last November, could fetch at least seventy million dollars at auction later this month Traditionally, rough diamonds are sold via private bids. Prospective buyers come to inspect the stone, try to imagine what they can cut it into and what… Continue reading THE UNGRASPABLE VALUE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST DIAMOND
Whole lot of ugly for Blue Jays in beatdown from Tigers
By Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca, June 6, 2016 J.A. Happ allowed six runs in five innings, including home runs to Justin Upton and James McCann, as the Toronto Blue Jays were rocked by the Detroit Tigers 11-0. DETROIT – Removed from the emotional cauldron of 12 consecutive games versus the Boston Red Sox and New York… Continue reading Whole lot of ugly for Blue Jays in beatdown from Tigers
US election: Clinton set to tighten nomination grip
By BBC News, June 7, 2016 Hillary Clinton is looking to tighten her grip on the Democratic presidential nomination, after an AP count said she had already won enough delegates. Six states are going to the polls, with California (543 delegates) and New Jersey (142) the big prizes. Associated Press said Mrs Clinton had already… Continue reading US election: Clinton set to tighten nomination grip
Liberals miss membership payment to stay in F-35 consortium
By Murray Brewster, CBC News, June 7, 2016 Official says missed payment means little and that Canada will honour commitments The Trudeau government has missed the deadline for a multimillion-dollar payment that keeps Canada in the club of nations involved in the F-35 stealth fighter program, CBC News has learned. The $32-million membership fee was due on May 31, but… Continue reading Liberals miss membership payment to stay in F-35 consortium
Oil price rises to over $50, loonie rallies above 78 cents
By CBC News, June 7, 2016 Canadian dollar rises to highest level in two weeks on oil’s resurgent strength The North American benchmark oil price rose above $50 Tuesday, pushing the Canadian dollar higher along with it. Oil gained 59 cents to trade back above $50 a barrel at $50.28 US in early trading on… Continue reading Oil price rises to over $50, loonie rallies above 78 cents
Significant Investment For Kindersley Area
By SaskatoonHompage.ca, June 6, 2016 The Kindersley region is going to benefit from a company that has its eyes set on Saskatchewan. Raging River Exploration plans on investing three billion dollars in the province over the next 10 years with a majority of that investment coming in the Kindersley region. President and CEO Neil Roszell… Continue reading Significant Investment For Kindersley Area