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Strong nitrogen fertilizer demand is butting up against tight supplies in some regions of the world, says an analyst.

India is the world’s top importer of the product.

Indian urea demand surged to 38.8 million tonnes in 2024-25, an eight per cent increase over the previous year, according to Argus Media.

That was due in part to tight supplies of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer during the winter (rabi) crop season.

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As the 2025 crop season begins, farmers across the prairies are already on high alert for potential insect damage. Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, provides insights into what farmers might expect this year based on last year's conditions and winter observations.

A 17-year-old gospel singer who won over fans on American Idol is preparing to release a gospel album.

Canaan James Hill won over the judges during his audition with Lionel Ritchie, giving him the platinum ticket, allowing him to bypass the first round of Hollywood. 

"That was powerful," said Ritchie. "You have been so blessed," said Ritchie. "That was something so spectacular. I can't even describe what I heard."

"When you sing at church, what do people do? Do they just run to the baptism pit, jump in it and get saved immediately?" said Luke after his audition. 

Alongside the help of many fans, Steven Curtis Chapman released a beautiful ode to all moms with his single "Speed of Love."

"Some of you may remember hearing this song I wrote about my mom & shared around Mother’s Day last year," says Chapman. "Well, I’m very excited to finally be releasing 'Speed of Love' into the world as we know it!"

Chapman released a shorter version on social media in 2024 for his mom, but this year, thanks to many fans sending in photos of their moms, he released the full song and music video. 

The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.

The flight in question was a return flight he took from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Calgary earlier this year when he accompanied Smith to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The CBC reported this week that the two-day stop in Florida for Smith, Anderson and two others cost Alberta taxpayers about $10,000, with Anderson's flight home billed at nearly $3,000 alone.

Baptize California has done it for a second year in a row, hosting an event in which thousands were baptized at Huntington Beach.

Just under a year ago, Baptize California hosted a praise and worship church service on the beach as a record-breaking 12,000 people were baptized. This year 7,752 people were baptized in the ocean and other baptismal tanks over the course of 10 hours. 

Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.

With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a private luncheon.

Both leaders were accompanied by senior members of their cabinets and their chiefs of staff.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

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