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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to create approximately 800 youth jobs in the coming year
OTTAWA, ON. -- About 800 new positions are expected to be created through the Youth Employment and Skills Program for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's 2020/2021 program year.The Federal Government a...
Jul 24, 2020
Duo charged with trafficking stolen cattle near Jansen
Two people face charges after a five-month long cattle theft investigation by Lanigan RCMP.The investigation centred around Caprina Farms and Ranching located near Jansen.Lanigan RCMP, the Alberta RCM...
Jul 23, 2020
Some crops drowned out in Fairview area
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA. - Excess water has impacted some crops more than others in Fairview area.Farmer and Alberta Canola Regional Director Dan Doll says close to his place south of Fairview, crops are...
Jul 23, 2020
Listen: Strong demand for Canadian canola
SASKATCHEWAN - A market analyst says there could be good news for canola producers as prices continue to show strength.Mike Jubinville with MarketsFarm gave a commodity market outlook at Ag in Motion ...
Jul 23, 2020
Saskatchewan crops remain in relatively good condition
SASKATCHEWAN - Crops are advancing quickly, thanks to recent rain and warm weather. But the additional humidity has many producers on their sprayers hoping to control disease.Ministry of Agriculture c...
Jul 23, 2020
Officials confident Red Deer’s Agri-Trade will happen this year despite financial issues, pandemic
RED DEER, AB - Officials say they're doing everything possible to ensure one of western Canada's largest agriculture industry events goes ahead this year. The 2020 edition of the Agri-Trade equipment ...
Jul 23, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday July 23, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN - Several rural municipalities will get the money they need to complete important projects.The Saskatchewan Government announced an additional $16.6 million from the Municipal Economic En...
Jul 23, 2020
Saskatchewan launches ag tech growth fund
SASKATCHEWAN - A new program hopes to find the next great idea in agriculture. Applications are being accepted for a new $1 million program to encourage development of agricultural technology.The AgTe...
Jul 22, 2020
Warm weather prompts heat warnings for much of central Sask.
SASKATCHEWAN - Many parts of central Saskatchewan are under a heat warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a high of 29 Celsius - 35 with the humidex for Prince Albert and the su...
Jul 22, 2020
Listen: Panel to discuss the future of agriculture research
SASKATCHEWAN - Building successful research collaborations will be the focus of a panel discussion during Ag in Motion Discovery Plus.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access explains how agriculture research i...
Jul 22, 2020