Cattle theft
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a report of cattle rustling in February. They say five long-horned cows were stolen from a pasture in the Eden Valley area, about 110 kilometres southwest of Calgary.RCMP s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Cites communication, education gaps
Farm Management Canada report promotes national risk management strategy
Farm Management Canada has released a new report that is promoting a national strategy for education and communication on agricultural risk management. They are calling for a coordinated approach to help producers and service providers better understand, navigate, and apply the full range of programs, tools, and practi...
Jul 31, 2026
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Cites communication, education gaps
Farm Management Canada report promotes national risk management strategy
Jul 31, 2026
Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
Roundup
Ag Roundup for Wednesday, July 29
Jul 29, 2026
Fewer suds
Some barley producers affected by drop in beer consumption
Jul 28, 2026
News
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Crops advancing with hot weather
Warmer temperatures have pushed crop development forward in Manitoba. According to the Manitoba Agriculture crop report released Wednesday, some growers can expect to begin harvest within the next couple of weeks. Oilseed specialist Sonia Wilson said crops are moving quickly through their growth stages. "The wint...
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New World screwworm
USDA reopening some southern ports for livestock trade
After the New World screwworm fly reached south Texas in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the parasite's flesh-eating larvae threatened the cattle industry for the first time in decades. The USDA has announced a phased reopening of southern U.S. cattle ports, beginning Aug. 24, after three ports of entry w...
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Cattle theft
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a report of cattle rustling in February. They say five long-horned cows were stolen from a pasture in the Eden Valley area, about 110 kilometres southwest of Calgary.RCMP s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Agriculture
Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65.Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector.""Throughout his more than four-dec...
Aug 04, 2026
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Crime
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn near Lunenburg last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the first floor of ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...
Jul 28, 2026
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Crops
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Crops advancing with hot weather
Warmer temperatures have pushed crop development forward in Manitoba. According to the Manitoba Agriculture crop report released Wednesday, some growers can expect to begin harvest within the next couple of weeks. Oilseed specialist Sonia Wilson said crops are moving quickly through their growth stages. "The wint...
4h ago
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Crop report
Crops advance after hot, dry week
Crops across the province have shown some significant progress due to the hot conditions over the past week or so. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's latest Crop Report showed that crop conditions remain variable, with most in good condition. However, the report said the heat also had a negative impact on drier...
Jul 30, 2026
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Wheat Midge, Berthas, and root maggots
Wet conditions creating more pests for Saskatchewan farmers
While the public is dealing with a larger than normal mosquito population, farmers in Saskatchewan are preparing to do battle with other insect populations that are inflated this year. The big reason for the jump in mosquitos this year is the wetter conditions, causing eggs that have been dormant for up to seven years ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Fewer suds
Some barley producers affected by drop in beer consumption
Beer consumption across North America has dropped in recent years - how will that affect barley producers? Beer sales have dropped 11 per cent across the continent since 2019, and according to Beer Canada, 2025 domestic beer sales were down 2.4 per cent compared to 2024, while Canadians drank 8.6 per cent less imported...
Jul 28, 2026
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Livestock
New World screwworm
USDA reopening some southern ports for livestock trade
After the New World screwworm fly reached south Texas in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the parasite's flesh-eating larvae threatened the cattle industry for the first time in decades. The USDA has announced a phased reopening of southern U.S. cattle ports, beginning Aug. 24, after three ports of entry w...
23h ago
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Cattle theft
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a report of cattle rustling in February. They say five long-horned cows were stolen from a pasture in the Eden Valley area, about 110 kilometres southwest of Calgary.RCMP s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Crime
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn near Lunenburg last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the first floor of ...
Jul 31, 2026
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PrairiesCan funding
Saskatchewan based agriculture businesses to share $10 million
Agri-food businesses and support organizations have the expertise, products and ambition to compete, but need support to scale up, adopt new technology and move products to market faster. Roughly $10 million will support nine projects through organizations including the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership, the Glo...
Jul 23, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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November canola prices
Canola prices at a decent level for now, analyst says.
The ICE Futures November canola contract is holding its own. It peaked at around $800 a tonne earlier this month and has now traded around $750, which David Derwin, a portfolio manager at Ventum Financial in Winnipeg, said is still at a good level. "Definitely the pattern and the trends are much more supportive of...
Jun 24, 2026
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rural agricultural education
Creating a long-term vision for agriculture program
Suncrest College hosted leaders from the community, industry, education and municipal government to discuss the future of agriculture education in rural Saskatchewan. Dr. Tom Thompson, former president of Olds College, led the session Visioning Agriculture Futures in Melfort forum. It focused on how education, communit...
Jun 19, 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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Buy Now, Pay Later!
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 09, 2026
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Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
Feb 13, 2026
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