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Charges laid in connection to cattle theft in the Sedley area
A 62-year-old man from the RM of Francis is facing criminal charges after an investigation into missing cattle. On Sept. 4, RCMP received a report saying the animals were missing from an acreage near ...
Sep 24, 2025
The Supreme Court of Canada grants stay on ostrich cull
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted a stay in the destruction of a flock of ostriches until the court mulls an application for leave to appeal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been on the ...
Sep 24, 2025
Alberta ag company penalized for serious workplace injury
An Alberta farm equipment dealership has been given a hefty fine after a serious workplace related injury. George's Farm Centre Ltd. has been ordered to pay $108,000, after pleading guilty on Sept. 19...
Sep 24, 2025
Barley breeding research gets a financial boost
A core barley breeding agreement promising the development of varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance and end-use quality has been signed between the Canadian Barley Research Coalition ...
Sep 24, 2025
Hay-bale enclosure set up before Ostrich cull in B.C. charred by fire
A wall of hay bales used to corral a flock of ostriches in British Columbia in advance of an ordered cull has been charred by fire and parts of it are still smouldering. Workers could be seen spraying...
Sep 24, 2025
Manitoba Government supports farmers with new agriculture offices in Virden and Shoal Lake
The Manitoba Government has opened two new Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices. It's part of the Manitoba government's ongoing efforts to strengthen rural communities. The offices in Vird...
Sep 23, 2025
Bunge signs asset purchase agreement to acquire the grain elevator assets of North West Terminal
A buyer has been found for North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) grain business near Unity, Sask. Bunge has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the grain elevator and associated storage assets. The fermen...
Sep 23, 2025
$12B in food and drink exports could be shifted away from U.S.: Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada has identified $12 billion in food and beverage exports that could be shifted away from the U.S. market as cross-border trade comes under continued strain. The Crown corporation, wh...
Sep 22, 2025
CCGA to increase interest-free canola advance payments
Changes to the Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations are in effect which doubles the interest-free portion for canola advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP). Canadian Canola Growers A...
Sep 19, 2025
The University of Saskatchewan offering a Certificate in Introductory Agriculture program
A new course at the University of Saskatchewan is targeted at learners from a variety of backgrounds. College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) Dean Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn said this would be f...
Sep 19, 2025