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Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
A new report indicates that southern Alberta might not be facing the severity of droughts in had for the last few years.The Alberta Government's Water Supply Outlook predicts "Normal to above normal March to September river volumes in the Milk, Oldman, Bow, Red Deer, and North Saskatchewan River basins."The O...
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File photo of an irrigation system on a farm in southern Alberta.
Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
A new report indicates that southern Alberta might not be facing the severity of droughts in had for the last few years.The Alberta Government's Water Supply Outlook predicts "Normal to above normal March to September river volumes in the Milk, Oldman, Bow, Red Deer, and North Saskatchewan River basins."The O...
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BCRC calving distribution calculator shows impact on revenue
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Two sibling farming operations nominated for young farmer award
Two brothers from Meskanaw, Sask. and siblings from Osage, Sask. are the finalists for the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Award. Beau and Cashe Stevenson are fourth generation farmers working alongside their father and grandfather at Hi-Lite Feedlot west of Melfort in northeast Saskatchewan. The second nominee...
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A coalition of more than 20 investment organizations are preparing to invest up to $5 billion in Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030. The group, led by Farm Credit Canada, builds on a commitment made in May by FCC's investment arm, FCC Capital, which pledged $2 billion.As part of this commitment, FCC Capit...
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Two brothers from Meskanaw, Sask. and siblings from Osage, Sask. are the finalists for the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Award. Beau and Cashe Stevenson are fourth generation farmers working alongside their father and grandfather at Hi-Lite Feedlot west of Melfort in northeast Saskatchewan. The second nominee...
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Expanding livestock processing in Saskatchewan
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New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
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CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
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Moe calls agriculture research cuts unfortunate
Premier Scott Moe has joined his voice to those in Saskatchewan and across Canada upset about cuts to agricultural research.More than a week ago, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it would be shuttering research operations and cutting jobs as part of budget cuts and attempts to shrink the federal public servic...
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Proudly Ag Conference held in Saskatoon Feb. 5
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Agriculture Roundup for Friday, Jan. 23
The federal government has cut 665 jobs at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.The Agriculture Union's National President with the Public Service Alliance of Canada Milton Dyck said at least 73 of those cuts will happen in Saskatchewan.He said the cuts include research positions, program staff, and corporate staff across ...
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Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
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