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The federal carbon tax will stay in place much to the disappointment of prairie farm groups.Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) responded farmers are worried how the additional c...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is opposed to the creation of a Canada Water Agency (CWA). SARM is concerned with how the federal regulations may impact pr...

MELFORT, Sask. - Eight individuals have been selected to participate in the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program. Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) pairs the applicants with mentors who are leaders...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some people may not be fans of insects, but they play an important role in our ecosystem.Dan Johnson covered this topic at the March 11 virtual meeting of the Southern Alberta Council...

MELFORT, Sask. - Providing a well-balanced ration will allow cows to make as much milk as they can.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock and feed extension specialist Dwayne Summach said the ...

RED DEER, Alta. - The COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing facility in Red Deer has been brought under control. After peaking at 212 on Feb. 19, Alberta Health confirmed over the weekend th...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association and ten producers groups all say a carbon offset system needs to recognize zero-till and continuous cropping.Alice McFarlane with Ag Acc...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It's a serious disease that can kill poultry and potentially spread to people working closely with poultry, making them sick. Avian influenza (AI), also known as Bird Flu, is being ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Western Canadian Wheat Growers are putting their support behind the merger of the Canadian Pacific (CP Rail) and Kansas City Southern Class one rail lines.Chair Daryl Fransoo said pro...

TORONTO, ON- The Canadian Government announced new projects towards the growth of Canada's "bioeconomy." Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced funding of more than $4.5...