Expanding reach
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influential agricultural organizations and host of the renowned Palermo International Livestock Exhibition.The agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two interna...
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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
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Cites communication, education gaps
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
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Expanding reach
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influential agricultural organizations and host of the renowned Palermo International Livestock Exhibition.The agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two interna...
6h ago
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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
8h ago
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Cheers!
Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from what you'd normally see around the province as they're not a billboard, but rather, a 'Baleboard'. Placed along Highway 4 near Rosetown and Biggar, the eye-catching display...
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Black soldier fly
Specialized fly larvae facility in production in Alberta
A dedicated black soldier fly (BSF) egg production facility is now operating in Bassano, Alta.FairGene is a joint venture between NRGene Canada and Fairville Farming Co. The company combines advanced insect genetics with large-scale agricultural production to supply high-yield insect eggs to the global alternative prot...
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Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
Aug 06, 2026
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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...
Aug 06, 2026
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Crops
Black soldier fly
Specialized fly larvae facility in production in Alberta
A dedicated black soldier fly (BSF) egg production facility is now operating in Bassano, Alta.FairGene is a joint venture between NRGene Canada and Fairville Farming Co. The company combines advanced insect genetics with large-scale agricultural production to supply high-yield insect eggs to the global alternative prot...
11h ago
Read More
Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
Aug 06, 2026
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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...
Aug 06, 2026
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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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Livestock
Expanding reach
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influential agricultural organizations and host of the renowned Palermo International Livestock Exhibition.The agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two interna...
6h ago
Read More
Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
Aug 06, 2026
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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...
Aug 05, 2026
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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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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
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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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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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