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Clubroot cases increase in Saskatchewan
New cases of clubroot have been found in Saskatchewan.The Ministry of Agriculture released the new Clubroot Distribution Map which outlines the rural municipalities (RM) where clubroot has been identi...
Jan 11, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Monday January 11, 2021
Maple Leaf Foods said it plans to spend $100 million to increase tempeh production capacity with the acquisition of a food processing plant in Indianapolis.The company said the purchase is expected to...
Jan 11, 2021
Central Alberta farmer takes top honours at Manitoba Ag Days showcase
A central Alberta farmer's inventiveness secured more accolades this month at the Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase.Darcy Goossen of Ferintosh, a hamlet in Camrose County, already created the award...
Jan 10, 2021
Seeding rates and weed control part of lentil production research project
MELFORT, Sask. - A three-year study has found the best agronomic practices that, in turn, provide the best returns for lentil producers.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Allison Fletcher with Sa...
Jan 08, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Friday January 8, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) virtual events are being held in January and February.The session on estate planning is Jan. 12, understanding your money mindset is Jan. 26 and farm transiti...
Jan 08, 2021
County hosting soil health webinar
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - The Cypress County Ag Service Board is hosting a free webinar on soil health at the end of January.Guest speakers include Scott Gillespie (Carbon Building: Realistic Expectations...
Jan 08, 2021
New estimates show financial impact of the carbon tax on farmers
MELFORT, Sask. - A Saskatchewan farm group has completed another round of calculations on the cost of the carbon tax on agriculture operations.The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (A...
Jan 08, 2021
SACPA presentation explores potential growth for Canada’s agri-food trade and export
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada is a major exporter of agricultural commodities, technology, equipment and food, but is there potential for growth and what countries are our main trading partners?Those questi...
Jan 08, 2021
Listen: Saskatchewan crop commissions hold annual meetings online this year
MELFORT, Sask. - Many agricultural events were cancelled last year. The first major event in Saskatchewan in 2021 will be held online.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access gets the details from Cropsphere or...
Jan 07, 2021
UFA keeps employees working through COVID-19 pandemic
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB. -- The pandemic forced many companies to cut back and lay off employees.That was not the case for UFA.It paid the workers at its Farm and Ranch Stores and Petroleum locations a bon...
Jan 07, 2021