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MELFORT, Sask. - Alberta livestock producers and beekeepers can now apply for phase two of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance AgriRecovery initiative. Producers can apply for additional comp...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The new year means Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing a series of zone meetings. ABP Chair Melanie Wowk explains:Alberta beef producers from all sectors are invited to attend...

MELFORT, Sask. - There are several issues for rural councils to deal with this year.SARM President Ray Orb said there is a need for improved funding for rural broadband and roads.Alice McFarlane is th...

MELFORT, Sask. - Arbitrators issued the final report into U.S. complaints about how Canada is interpreting North American trade rules around dairy imports and both countries are claiming victory.U.S. ...

MELFORT, Sask. - The role of animal feed in the transmission of viral diseases was first identified in 2014 during the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus epidemic in North America. Scientists have conduc...

MELFORT, Sask. - Dairy producers, industry members and consumers have until Jan. 27 to comment on the draft version of the code of practice. It covers all areas of dairy cattle care which includes hou...

TURTLEFORD, Sask. - A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year.Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but sa...

MELFORT, Sask. - The effects of hot, dry weather topped the list of concerns for Saskatchewan farmers.Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan President Todd Lewis said even with the challenges of the p...

MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed 100 flax bales.Police said the bales were in a field just north of Kayville.The bales burned between Dec. 10 to 16.Coronach-B...

MELFORT, Sask. - The 2021 growing season highlighted the need for improved heat stress resistance in new canola varieties.Research on heat stress was shared during the recent Canola Week conference.Al...