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MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - With below-average rainfall for much of the spring and summer and temperatures in the mid to high 30s in recent weeks, livestock producers have faced one of their toughest years ...

Late July storms on the Prairies damaged crops with hail, some as large as golf balls.The Canadian Crop Hail Association is investigating more than 311 claims of crop damage that happened from July 21...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- During the first week of August, Brad Dubeau, General Manager of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), took time to provide the latest update on the drought situation, as it impacts farmers...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta is pulling together resources to help the agriculture industry withstand prolonged dry conditions. Featured supports:The governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Canadia...

MELFORT, Sask. - Crops around the province continue to take a hit due to hot, dry conditions.This week's Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report shows three per cent of the crop has been combined and abo...

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Harold Fieldberg stands on land that once grew organic hemp. This time of year it is supposed to be lush and green, but much of his dryland crop has been ruined by drought. For F...

MELFORT, Sask. - Several livestock producers have been the victims of fraud while attempting to purchase hay.According to a joint statement by Saskatchewan RCMP and Livestock Services of Saskatchewan,...

Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers are facing immeasurable challenges this year. But an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit might make things a little easier across the province. The fed...

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Mother nature helped provide some relief Tuesday night for drought stricken producers across Central Saskatchewan, but there are some signs many have already given up.Faced with...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - When some farmers hear the words "soil erosion" it probably brings to mind the stories of their fathers and grandfathers who related the frightening time known as the "dirty 30's"....