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MELFORT, Sask. - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants a proposed federal bill to protect the rights of producers to maintain and service their equipment and give options for th...

The Turtleford area group of birding enthusiasts is getting geared up to take part in their annual Christmas Bird Count event again this year.Coordinator Brent Keen hopes to see a good turnout for the...

MELFORT, Sask.- A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast that gives listeners a Canadian perspective ...

MELFORT, Sask. - A new contest is asking Canadian growers how they outsmart pest resistance on their farms.The Pest Management Challenge is hosted by Manage Resistance Now, a collaborative effort of i...

MELFORT, Sask. - Canola's role in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions took another step forward last week.Certain fuels made with canola and rapeseed oil now qualify as advanced biofuels in the Re...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Mosaic Company has paused production at its Colonsay potash mine, 70 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.The company said it has curtailed production at the mine due to decreased de...

MELFORT, Sask. - The National Farmer Union (NFU) has named its new president.Jenn Pfenning is a family owner and the director of Human Resources, Marketing and Operations at Pfenning's Organic Farm in...

MELFORT, Sask. - The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) spoke to amendments to the Copyright Act before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The head of a beekeepers' association in Manitoba said this year was an especially tough one, and he's worried about the coming winter weather.Red River Apiarists' Association preside...

MELFORT, Sask. - Oat prices fell sharply just prior to harvest as it became apparent the 2022 crop was going to produce very large yields.Jonathan Dreidger with Leftfield Commodity Research spoke to t...