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LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The second phase of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance Agri-Recovery initiative opened on January 5, 2022 and will provided continued assistance to eligible Alberta produc...

MELFORT, Sask. - The pandemic could not stop Western Canadian Crop Production Show from going ahead this year.The four-day event at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Sask. will connect producers with the...

MELFORT, Sask. - Alberta livestock producers and beekeepers can now apply for phase two of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance AgriRecovery initiative. Producers can apply for additional comp...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The new year means Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing a series of zone meetings. ABP Chair Melanie Wowk explains:Alberta beef producers from all sectors are invited to attend...

MELFORT, Sask. - There are several issues for rural councils to deal with this year.SARM President Ray Orb said there is a need for improved funding for rural broadband and roads.Alice McFarlane is th...

MELFORT, Sask. - Arbitrators issued the final report into U.S. complaints about how Canada is interpreting North American trade rules around dairy imports and both countries are claiming victory.U.S. ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The role of animal feed in the transmission of viral diseases was first identified in 2014 during the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus epidemic in North America. Scientists have conduc...

MELFORT, Sask. - Dairy producers, industry members and consumers have until Jan. 27 to comment on the draft version of the code of practice. It covers all areas of dairy cattle care which includes hou...

TURTLEFORD, Sask. - A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year.Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but sa...

MELFORT, Sask. - The effects of hot, dry weather topped the list of concerns for Saskatchewan farmers.Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan President Todd Lewis said even with the challenges of the p...