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leonardcr.bsky.social
retired agronomist, potato geek
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Here is a bit of a diversion from all of the problems around us. One of my orchids is blooming.

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This is good.

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www.cma.ca/latest-stori...

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I wonder if those are real or photo-shopped? I'm hoping the former.

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To Make America Healthy Again, it will be crucial for the CDC to spend millions of research funds to revisit the idea of whether eating chocolate causes Nobel prize winners.

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Canadians across the country are rallying behind a petition to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship. He wasn't born in Canada. He represents profoundly anti-democratic values. In Canada citizens can present these petitions to Canada’s parliament. I support them. charlieangus.substack.com/p/musk-doesn...

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The truth about potatoes: A nutrient-dense staple, not a fattening culprit Potatoes have been wrongly labeled as fattening due to their carbohydrate content, but scientific evidence reveals they are nutrient-rich and beneficial for health. They provide energy through resistant starch, improving…

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Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer https://vist.ly/3mvc3zx #cdnag #westcdnag

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“Oh my God!” Stunning new video of the Delta Airlines crash at Toronto airport.

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Opinion from Ben Palen: With Trump and Musk driving U.S. policy, Kansas farmers have been played for suckers #ksleg

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Map shows the United States if The Annexation Bill of 1866 had passed. Note that #Canada would've been annexed a year before it became a country in its own right. Alternative #history can be a lot of fun to think about as long as it stays alternative... Source: buff.ly/2kw6Q0W

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Tesla sales are plummeting all over Europe. Elon is cooked

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Why Elon hates USAID

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Banning American beer is a more of a public service than retaliation.

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Weatherlogics is a proudly Canadian company! We are redoubling our commitment to bringing high-quality weather information to every corner of our great country.

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Listening to a presentation from @rbarrettpei.bsky.social at Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon, MB.

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Olympic gold medalist and Amazing Race Canada host is the keynote speaker at MB Potato Days... and PEI (and Vernon C!) get a shoutout. A passionate man with a great love for Canada.

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On the 500 year anniversary of Anabaptism, let us not forget this friendly reminder from Menno Simons.

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FMD case in Germany shuts borders https://vist.ly/3mt4kcb #cdnag #westcdnag

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In the spring of 2017, when I first learned the Free Press had tapped me to interview former United States president Jimmy Carter, the first thing I did was call my father. Carter was my American dad’s favourite president or, at least, the only one he truly respected.

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Really unfortunate that we actually hear from polio survivors about how awful polio is and RFK Jr is still being taken seriously.

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