Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
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Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
11h ago
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Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
11h ago
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Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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Beef research
Monitoring water sources to protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, beef cattle need an adequate supply of water daily. In a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, industry experts discussed the importance of water quality on Canadian beef cattle operations. Dr. Cheryl Waldner with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine s...
Oct 26, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Saskatchewan farmers inching to the harvest finish line
The latest Saskatchewan crop report has the fall harvest in the province at 97 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said better weather allowed combining to move forward. Harvest is 99 per cent complete in the southwest and west-central regions, northern regions are at 97 per cent, while the ...
Oct 22, 2026
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Farm Credit Canada supports rural projects across Canada
Rural community projects across Canada that improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day are getting a financial boost from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The roughly $1.5 million comes through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to support 83 projects across Canada. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Crops
Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
11h ago
Read More
Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Saskatchewan farmers inching to the harvest finish line
The latest Saskatchewan crop report has the fall harvest in the province at 97 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said better weather allowed combining to move forward. Harvest is 99 per cent complete in the southwest and west-central regions, northern regions are at 97 per cent, while the ...
Oct 22, 2026
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Farm Credit Canada supports rural projects across Canada
Rural community projects across Canada that improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day are getting a financial boost from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The roughly $1.5 million comes through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to support 83 projects across Canada. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Livestock
Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
11h ago
Read More
Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
11h ago
Read More
Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
Beef research
Monitoring water sources to protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, beef cattle need an adequate supply of water daily. In a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, industry experts discussed the importance of water quality on Canadian beef cattle operations. Dr. Cheryl Waldner with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine s...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Saskatchewan farmers inching to the harvest finish line
The latest Saskatchewan crop report has the fall harvest in the province at 97 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said better weather allowed combining to move forward. Harvest is 99 per cent complete in the southwest and west-central regions, northern regions are at 97 per cent, while the ...
Oct 22, 2026
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Farm Credit Canada supports rural projects across Canada
Rural community projects across Canada that improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day are getting a financial boost from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The roughly $1.5 million comes through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to support 83 projects across Canada. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Roundup
Ag roundup for Friday, September 18
The provincial crop report shows that harvest progress ground to a halt last week. Just 32 percent of the crop is in the bin province-wide, well short of the five-year and 10-year averages of 71 and 63 per cent. Some areas are even further behind due to the rainfall, says provincial crops extension specialist Augustine...
Sep 18, 2026
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Cross border trade
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath MacDonald joined Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight the importance of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and reinforced Canada as a re...
Aug 18, 2026
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
Aug 10, 2026
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 9, 2026
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