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The Farmer Wellness Initiative is being expanded to Ontario farm workers. Delivered by Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of free programming managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Onta...

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) are pleased with the announcement of $1.9 million in funding for Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. VBP+ is a ...

Policy and regulatory environment, extreme weather, trade barriers and protectionism are the three risks seen as the most significant threats to the agri-food sector. That came from more than 500 farm...

A popular farm show has gained the reputation of bringing all that's new and novel in Prairie agriculture. Ag in Motion located near Langham, Sask. had over 100 acres of displays during the July 16 to...

Alberta Grains is providing funding financial support to the Western Crop Innovations (WCI) to advance agricultural research tailored for the Western Prairies. WCI was established earlier this year, a...

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has voided the grain dealer license of a Saskatoon, Sask. company effective today. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta who delivered grain to LSM Gr...

The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge now has 13 semi-finalists who are working on processes, and technologies designed to reduce methane emissions produced by cattle. The $12-million Challenge...

Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments traveled to the Yukon capital for their annual conference, which included farm tours and several days of meetings. Federal Agriculture Minister La...

With the assistance of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan (LSS), RCMP have laid several charges against a Whitewood, Sask. man for cattle rustling. On June 28, a Saskatchewan RCMP Livestock Investigat...

Four names have been added to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Hugh Drake, Dr. Don Flaten, Dr. Allan Preston, and Fred Tait were recognized for their contributions to Manitoba's agriculture ind...