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protection against high prices
Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging producers to take another look at a whole-farm business risk management program before the extended enrollment deadline of Oct. 1. Bill Prybylski is the president o...
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Merger of equipment groups
A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organization to serve dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The new organization will be known as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED). NAEDA represents o...
2h ago
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Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Smolik started his career as a third-generation farmer in Dawson Creek, B.C. During his time farming, he gained experience in leadership and i...
Sep 28, 2026
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Baking soda weed control
Scientists targeting troublesome weeds with unique methods
What if a simple kitchen staple like baking soda could help Canadian farmers tackle stubborn weeds? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist, Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill recently completed research that explored an alternative method for controlling weeds. He investigated a technique called abras...
Sep 25, 2026
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more than just dirt
Soil as a living organism
When many people think of soil, they think of dirt. Agri-Environmental Specialist Jacqueline Drieschner with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said soil is much more than the ground beneath our feet. It is a living system that supports plant growth and plays an important role in crop productivity. "Soil...
Sep 25, 2026
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New AI projects
Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
Western Canadian partnerships could accelerate the adoption of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) tools.Protein Industries Canada is investing in two new AI projects to help Canadian farmers and the value-added agriculture sector improve on-farm productivity with new tools. Together, the projects represent a t...
Sep 25, 2026
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Crops

protection against high prices
Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging producers to take another look at a whole-farm business risk management program before the extended enrollment deadline of Oct. 1. Bill Prybylski is the president o...
1h ago
Read More
Merger of equipment groups
A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organization to serve dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The new organization will be known as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED). NAEDA represents o...
2h ago
Read More
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Smolik started his career as a third-generation farmer in Dawson Creek, B.C. During his time farming, he gained experience in leadership and i...
Sep 28, 2026
Read More
Baking soda weed control
Scientists targeting troublesome weeds with unique methods
What if a simple kitchen staple like baking soda could help Canadian farmers tackle stubborn weeds? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist, Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill recently completed research that explored an alternative method for controlling weeds. He investigated a technique called abras...
Sep 25, 2026
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Livestock

protection against high prices
Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging producers to take another look at a whole-farm business risk management program before the extended enrollment deadline of Oct. 1. Bill Prybylski is the president o...
1h ago
Read More
Merger of equipment groups
A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organization to serve dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The new organization will be known as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED). NAEDA represents o...
2h ago
Read More
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Smolik started his career as a third-generation farmer in Dawson Creek, B.C. During his time farming, he gained experience in leadership and i...
Sep 28, 2026
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New AI projects
Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
Western Canadian partnerships could accelerate the adoption of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) tools.Protein Industries Canada is investing in two new AI projects to help Canadian farmers and the value-added agriculture sector improve on-farm productivity with new tools. Together, the projects represent a t...
Sep 25, 2026
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trade debate continues
U.S. hurts itself by not trading fairly with Canada
An agri-food trade researcher said the United States is sabotaging agricultural trade with traditional allies, including Canada, while eroding its competitiveness with China and Russia. An independent Agri-Food Policy Note from Agri-Food Economic Systems examined how a U.S. withdrawal from its traditional alignment wit...
Sep 24, 2026
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Investing in ag students
Lakeland College revitalization project gets financial boost
A long-time contributor to Lakeland College is investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Judy Sweet's $500,000 donation will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm and enhancements to agricultural teaching and applied research. Lakeland College President and CEO...
Sep 24, 2026
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