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MELFORT, Sask. - The federal and Manitoba governments are expanding the list of expenses under the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program.Many producers have obtained feed and ma...

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. -- The new chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) says there are three areas he wants to focus on.Sexsmith farmer Greg Sears was named to the post at the AWC's recent annual...

MELFORT, Sask. - The first projects have been approved under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT).The federal government is providing $17.9 million for farmers and agri-businesses to adopt ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- With the disruption at the Coutts border crossing approaching day seven, Canada's beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to fe...

MELFORT, Sask. - Another case of H5N1 avian influenza has government officials urging poultry producers to follow strong biosecurity measures.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed i...

MELFORT, Sask. - Canada's beef industry is expressing concern with the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing.In a joint statement, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feede...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union is investing in the future of agriculture students with a $55,000 gift to support agricultural student awards. The money will support both Lethbr...

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association plans to give a few area equine trainers an opportunity to show their skills as part of the Everything Equine on the Border event...

MELFORT, Sask. - Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) unveiled a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from farm-level dairy production by the year 2050.DFC president Pierre Lampron said this...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. --- After hearing how the 2021 drought impacted farmers ability to deliver on contracted grain commitments, the Alberta Wheat Commission launched a survey to delve the into financial r...