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MELFORT, Sask. - Dry soil conditions continue to be a concern for Manitoba farmers as seeding gets underway.The province's first crop report of the season indicated a lack of overwinter snow accumulat...

NORTH BATTLEFORD - There will be more opportunities to increase the number of veterinary services for large animals and farm animals in rural Saskatchewan with some new incentives recently announced b...

MELFORT, Sask. - SeedMaster has added Alberta AG Centre to its Canadian distribution channel.SeedMaster and Alberta AG Centre were looking to expand their businesses throughout Alberta and the partner...

CALGARY, AB. -- When I was a kid, "no dessert if you don't finish your supper" encouraged us to eat everything on our plates. Others grew up with the guilt-based "children are starving in the third wo...

Olds College has been recognized for its innovation in the creation of the Olds College Smart Farm and smart agriculture ecosystems.The institution has been awarded with a Silver Applied Research and ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Statistics Canada is forecasting a large increase in barley areas, a modest rise in canola acreage but less wheat, peas, and oats this year.The numbers come from a March survey of 11,...

MELFORT, Sask. - Port of Montreal dockworkers are walking the picket line.The federal government has warned it will table back-to-work legislation if the strike drags on.The New Democrats are criticiz...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The 2021 edition of Alberta's Open Farm Days has been set for weekend of August 14 and 15. Farms and Ranches can now register to take part.The weekend showcases Alberta's agricultur...

It's a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one.As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when cleaning up...

REGINA, Sask. - Grain-handling giant Viterra has announced it plans to build a canola crushing facility in Regina, one the company promises to be the "world's largest integrated canola crush facility....