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Apprenticeship program for young agrarians
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- For those who grew up on a farm, they know what to expect if that becomes their chosen profession. However, more and more young people are looking for a different way of life that m...
Jan 19, 2022

South Korea lifts ban on Canadian beef
MELFORT, Sask. - Canadian beef will once again be allowed in South Korea.Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau shared the news on Twitter today.She said South Korea has lifted the tem...
Jan 19, 2022

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 19, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - The future of the seed regulatory system in Canada will be discussed during a series of online sessions.Seeds Canada and its partners are hosting the summit on Feb. 7, 14, and 22.Over...
Jan 19, 2022

Saskatchewan livestock producers given more time to complete water projects
MELFORT, Sask. - The deadline has been extended for livestock producers struggling to finish water projects.It's been a challenge for producers to finish dugout, wells and pipelines through the Farm a...
Jan 19, 2022

Tisdale, Sask. producer to lead farm organization
MELFORT, Sask. - A Tisdale, Sask. farmer is the new president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS).Ian Boxall, who represents the RM of Connaught, was elected by the board ...
Jan 18, 2022

Ag experts say more snow, moisture needed to replenish soils
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Following last summer's drought on the Prairies, producers hope this winter's heavy snowfall will help rejuvenate the soil in time for spring seeding.Saskatchewan Ministry of...
Jan 18, 2022

Listen: Railways struggle to meet rail orders for grain cars
MELFORT, Sask. - Even with reduced traffic due to the smaller crop, rail companies have been running into some difficulties moving grain.Milt Poirier with QGI Consulting who monitors grain movement fo...
Jan 18, 2022

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 18, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - The outgoing president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is pleased with the news of a third multi-million-dollar canola crushing plant for Regina, Sask.Federa...
Jan 18, 2022

As calving season approaches, plan now to protect you investment
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- As ranchers and producers approach calving season on the prairies, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has published several articles in the past week that deal with calving iss...
Jan 17, 2022

Agriculture Roundup for Monday January 17, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling for a full investigation into skyrocketing fertilizer prices.Ontario NFU president Don Ciparis said fertilizer prices on his farm have incr...
Jan 17, 2022