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Miss Rodeo Agribition crowned at annual livestock show in Regina
Abby Harty of Edam, Sask. and was crowned Miss Rodeo Agribition (MRA) at the Canadian Western Agribition last week. Harty was one of three young women who were competing for the title. The contestants...
Dec 04, 2024
Sask. Auditor says higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.
REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the province needs...
Dec 03, 2024

Executive team returns to Alberta Grains
Following Alberta Grains' Annual General Meeting held last week in Banff, Alta. during the Prairie Cereals Summit, the commission is pleased to announce its board of directors and executive team. Tara...
Dec 03, 2024

New technology that predicts disease in lentils
A consortium of companies has a groundbreaking solution aimed at revolutionizing lentil crop management. Supported by Protein Industries Canada, Hawk's Agro, and Three Farmers, Ukko Agro will introduc...
Dec 03, 2024

Country music to be part of Agribition in 2025
Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) and Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) will collaborate on music week in Regina next year. SCMA and CWA will partner bringing live music to the city of Reg...
Nov 28, 2024

Cattle sector receives funds from the Federal Government
Several cattle industry initiatives were announced during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay highlighted an investment of r...
Nov 27, 2024

Canada's grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last nig...
Nov 27, 2024

Riders coach to kick of Agribition
It is a role reserved for dignitaries like agriculture ministers and city officials. However, the 53rd edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) will officially begin at the hands of the Head C...
Nov 25, 2024

Alberta Milk launches holiday match campaign with Alberta Children’s Hospital
Alberta Milk will be matching donations up to $100,000 for children's health. The Holiday Match Campaign is in partnership with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF). From Nov. 27 to Dec. ...
Nov 22, 2024

Avian flu continues to spread in British Columbia
British Columbia poultry farmers are on high alert as dozens of avian flu infections have raced through farms. Shawn Hall with the B-C Poultry Association said the industry has raised its biosecurity ...
Nov 22, 2024