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Zebra mussels getting into Alberta through moss balls
Alberta Environment says people must take action immediately if they have purchased a certain type of moss balls after Jan. 1.Live zebra mussels have been found in moss (Marimo) balls recently importe...
Mar 11, 2021
Annual Crop Talk event goes virtual
MELFORT, Sask. - A popular farmer information meeting will deal with a number of issues including cover crops and flax production.Crop Talk 2021 is normally held in Prince Albert each spring but Allie...
Mar 11, 2021
Beef Cattle Research Council open applications for Researcher Mentorship Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has announced applications are open for the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program.Last year, six researchers were chosen to take part in the pro...
Mar 11, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday March 11, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - BASF Digital Farming has signed an agreement with AGvisorPRO to provide farmers with expanded access to a local, accredited agronomic advisor.Farmers using the xarvio Scouting app on ...
Mar 11, 2021
New resources to promote on-farm biogas opportunities
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In an effort to increase sustainable agricultural development, the Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has announced funding of up to $116,800 for the Canadi...
Mar 10, 2021
Listen: Agriculture literacy month encourages students to learn about Canada’s food story
MELFORT, Sask. - Connecting classrooms with farmers.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Sara Shymko with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan about agriculture literacy.alice.mcfarlane@jpbg.c...
Mar 10, 2021
Funding for rural road improvements and channel clearing in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. - The second day of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention saw two major funding announcements.Premier Scott Moe told the virtual gathering the province ...
Mar 10, 2021
Canadians more conscious of the food they eat and look for Canadian grown
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A survey conducted by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) shows Canadians are looking more for Canadian food and the COVID-19 pandemic is the impetus.Conducted between January 8 and 12, 2021, ...
Mar 10, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday March 10, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Infrastructure funding of $33 million was announced at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention yesterday.Two major construction projects are bridge repl...
Mar 10, 2021
Listen: Wheat growers say farmers have benefited since the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board
MELFORT, Sask. - Up until Aug. 1, 2012, prairie farmers sold grain through the Canadian Wheat Board.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Jim Wickett with the Western Canadian Wheat Growers about th...
Mar 09, 2021