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MELFORT, Sask. - New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations have now taken effect. The 13 changes include measures to strengthen the laws around temporary foreign workers (TF...

MELFORT, Sask. - The discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Saskatchewan has prompted the provincial government to issue an animal health order.The Ministry of Agriculture's Chief Veterinar...

MELFORT, Sask. - It's a unique opportunity for anyone interested in the veterinary profession and animal health.Vetavision at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will give a behind-the-scenes look ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Economic conditions have shifted since the start of the year, and food and beverage processors remains positive.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) released its mid-year update. The report featu...

MELFORT, Sask. - A company is responding to the ongoing crop protection product shortages by starting production of 2,4-D at its U.S. plant.ADAMA Canada said by moving 2,4-D production to North Americ...

MELFORT, Sask. - A rail strike in the United States was averted, much to the relief of the agriculture sector.Agricultural Retailers Association president Daren Coppock said a strike would have gridlo...

The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...

Nearing the middle of September, producers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, are reporting they have close to half their crop harvested now.Saskatchewan Ministr...

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is partnering with industry groups to establish a "globally unique" facility on campus to develop and test plant-and-insect-derived proteins to repla...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has hired Dion McGrath as its new executive director. McGrath brings extensive experience to the role from his stints in ...