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Spring seeding is underway and as farmers spend long hours in the tractor planting their crops, they’re facing hefty increases to the cost of fuel and diesel. They’re already concerned about the 2027 crop year year too, since many will be making those large fuel and fertilizer purchases in the months ahead.

Farmers 'holding tight' and confronting 'tough decision' of when to buy fertilizer for next year

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Spring seeding is underway at Leroy Newman's farm near Blackie, Alta. The family has farmed the land since 1904.…