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Record crop insurance payouts in 2021 impact insurance fund reserve
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Taking into account the province-wide 2021 growing conditions across Alberta that challenged many producers, the value of Agri-Insurance programs will be impacted, as a large number...
Jan 12, 2022
Saskatchewan farmers to benefit from agriculture research projects
MELFORT, Sask. - New crop-related research projects in Saskatchewan will receive financial support from the federal and provincial governments as well as other agencies.Saskatchewan Agriculture Minist...
Jan 11, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 11, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - G3 Canada is providing funds for grain rescue equipment in several Manitoba communities. The donation of $45,000 is part of G3's support of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Associatio...
Jan 11, 2022
Farm Management Canada offering online farm risk workshops
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Canadian Agricultural Partnership 'Roots to Success' project has offered meaningful progress towards improved risk management for both agriculture and the agri-food section. A ...
Jan 10, 2022
Listen: Clubroot continues to spread in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government and SaskCanola released the 2021 Clubroot Distribution Map, which outlines the rural municipalities where clubroot has been identified in the province.Visi...
Jan 10, 2022
New trespassing legislation raises questions
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The new trespassing legislation that came into force on Jan. 1 in Saskatchewan has raised some concerns to those it impacts.The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The...
Jan 10, 2022
Saskatchewan crop commissions switch to virtual format meetings this week
MELFORT, Sask. - Western Canadian Crop Production Show opens at noon today in Saskatoon.In conjunction with the event several commodity groups have opted to hold their annual meetings in conjunction w...
Jan 10, 2022
New money for Genetic Services System to improve productivity in sheep and goats
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A $495,000 investment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) should enable stakeholders to work together to increase innovation ...
Jan 07, 2022
Listen: Mennonite Disaster Service continues to bring hay to the prairies
MELFORT, Sask. - Shipments of hay continue to arrive in Saskatchewan from farms in Ontario.Saskatchewan organizer for Mennonite Disaster Service Ike Epp says there is still a need for more feed to car...
Jan 07, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday January 7, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - John Deere has unveiled a fully autonomous tractor that's ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere's 8R Tractor, chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced...
Jan 07, 2022