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MELFORT, Sask. - For the first time in Saskatchewan's history, trade to Mexico in 2022 exceeded $1 billion with 97 per cent of that coming from agri-food exports.Canola oil, canola seed and non-durum ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Researchers have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance which is a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both huma...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) are asking for an update on the $4 billion water management infrastructure known as the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project...

MELFORT, Sask. - Wheat midge may pose a problem for some growers in Saskatchewan this year.The Ministry of Agriculture Wheat Midge map shows potential hot spots for the pest.Saskatchewan Seed Growers ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) recognized a well-known educator and researcher with the 2023 Canola Award of Excellence.Michael Eskin, a Food and Human Nutritional Science...

It was a joyous occasion for the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) community Monday when a thundering herd of bison were released on the First Nation's lands, off Highway 4 South. The c...

MELFORT, Sask. - There's always some water management involved with an agricultural operation.Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering free workshops to introduce farmers and ranchers to...

MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada and the US Department of Agriculture report more than two-thirds of the American cattle herd is in an area affected by drought, leading to the largest contraction o...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Bank of Nova Scotia in Nipawin recognized Canada's Ag Day with a special in-branch display this week.Branch manager Travis Loblaw said the agriculture sector is very important to ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Western Grains Research Foundation has created a series of twelve regional factsheets that show the benefits of diversifying crop rotations.The Resilient Rotations project is part...