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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...

MELFORT, Sask. - Another farm show has been impacted by the pandemic.Manitoba Ag Days has been postponed as new public health orders announced by the Manitoba Government would restrict the capacity of...

MELFORT, Sask. - A Saskatoon-based company known for its grain sampling and data management system has received a prestigious award.VeriGrain was recognized by the American Society of Agricultural and...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Emergency Food Security Fund got a $30-million top-up.Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the money will be used to address the increased demand of food ba...

MELFORT, Sask. - It's the time of year for Christmas wishes. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) wish grain farmers across the prairies to be recognized as being carbon net-negative. WCWG chair ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Cleanfarms is looking for someone to head up the collection and transportation services associated with the grain bag stewardship program in Saskatchewan.Any organizations or individu...

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Saskatchewan agricultural experts are looking into ways to protect the resiliency of the land in the event of extreme weather events.Whether it was last summer's drought on t...