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LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Between Oct 25-29, Cleanfarms will hold one-day collection events in 20 locations across Southern Alberta. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. events will accept unwanted and old agricultural pes...

MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger campaign is adjusting during the pandemic to continue to provide food for Canadians in need.FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort said the o...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Around Lethbridge, there are many sugar beet farmers that make up a huge portion of the sugar-growing population.The 2020 Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) Harvest showcases how su...

MELFORT, Sask. - One of the most destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species on the continent has been found for the first time in a Canadian national park.Parks Canada is confirming that wild ...

THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask - The Battlefords Food Bank had a successful past season, receiving close to 9,000 pounds worth of fresh produce over the summer.The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre...

MELFORT, Sask. - Shipments of pulses overseas will slow due to a container shortage.Freight transport and logistics consultant with Chris Welsh explains the reason for concern.Alice McFarlane is the A...

MELFORT, Sask. - Walmart Canada has made a significant commitment to purchase beef sourced from sustainable operations.The company said 1.5 million pounds of beef will be sourced from CRSB Certified S...

MELFORT, Sask. - As Saskatchewan producers clean up the last of the harvest, thoughts turn to what they need most. Rain for spring seeding.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Matt Struthers with t...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Canola Council of Council of Canada (CCC) is urging farmers to get soil samples done ahead of the 2022 growing season.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to CCC agronomy speciali...

MELFORT, Sask. - Canadian meat packers said they are dealing with a labour shortage crisis and must be allowed to bring in more temporary foreign workers.Canadian Meat Council reported more than 4,000...