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MELFORT, Sask. - The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions said Ottawa's target of reducing fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has created confusion and frustration because of a lack of clarit...

MELFORT, Sask. - There is a serious shortage of veterinarians and vet technicians across Canada that is causing concern for the livestock industry.In response to those concerns the Saskatchewan Govern...

MELFORT, Sask. - Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether the two commissions will formally amalgamate to form a single entity.Barley and wheat farmers who have paid a levy on wheat or ba...

Surrounded by the vibrant hues of freshly-picked tomatoes, zucchini and beans, many farmers' market producers say it was a pretty good year for growing fruits and vegetables in the Battlefords. Lydia ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has launched a new and improved resource library for educators.AITC-C is a Canadian charitable organization that brings agriculture to the...

MELFORT, Sask. - Fall FarmCash advances are now available to producers across western Canada.Farmers can access up to $1 million with the first $250,000 interest-free.Producers of over 50 agricultural...

MELFORT, Sask. - It's another challenge for farmers in the middle of the harvest season.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, there have been multiple repo...

MELFORT, Sask. - Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has three recommendations to improve Canada's fertilizer emission reduction targets.GGC Chair Andre Harpe said the ag sector knows nitrogen fertilizer is...

MELFORT, Sask. - Herbicide resistance in weeds is a serious and costly problem for farmers and their crops.A group of researchers at the University of Nebraska have been studying a unique control conc...

MELFORT, Sask. - Soon, producers won't have to fill out Statistics Canada crop production surveys.The federal agency said it plans to stop asking those questions. Instead, it will use satellite techno...