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City dwellers being asked to say thank you to people in agriculture on Farmer's Day
June 10 marks Farmer's Day in Alberta.United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) president and CEO Scott Bolton said after a drought, high input costs, and the late spring, it is more important than ever to cele...
Jun 10, 2022
Listen: NFU releases second GHG emission report
MELFORT, Sask. - The National Farmers Union (NFU) has revised its comprehensive report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canadian agriculture.NFU director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action, Dar...
Jun 10, 2022
Seeding progress caught up to the five-year average
The June 7 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 93.9 per cent of the crop in the Peace had been seeded by that date.That is the same as the five-year average for this time of year. Seeding progre...
Jun 10, 2022
Ground beef labelling and beef processing top agenda item at stock growers meeting
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) discussed the opportunities of growing the livestock processing sector at its annual meeting.A report co-funded with Saskatchewan Ministr...
Jun 10, 2022
Perennial Plot Tours in DeBolt and Fairview June 15 and 16
The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association will be hosting two separate tours at their plots to see how perennial plants faired with last summer's drought and the harsh winter conditions. The Assoc...
Jun 10, 2022
Too dry in the west and too wet in the east; Saskatchewan farmers deal with challenging conditions
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan producers took advantage of good weather to make substantial seeding progress.About 91 per cent of the 2022 crop is in the ground which is up from 76 per cent from last w...
Jun 10, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday June 10, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - Nutrien said it is accelerating the ramp-up of its annual potash production capacity due to the uncertainty of supply from Eastern Europe. The company said it plans to increase its po...
Jun 10, 2022
Local 4-H Clubs showing off their best steers this weekend
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Once again, the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre will be busy this week as the Prince Albert Regional 4-H Clubs takes over the grounds.The club is hosting its annual Show and Sal...
Jun 09, 2022
Listen: Manitoba farmers struggle with wet conditions as seeding is well behind normal
MELFORT, Sask. - The latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture shows seeding progress at 65 per cent complete, behind the five-year average of 96 per cent.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access get an upda...
Jun 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday June 8, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - A Saskatchewan farmer is facing several charges relating to cattle neglect and starvation.Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan said 308 animals were seized between Apr. 6 and 8 ...
Jun 08, 2022