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MELFORT, Sask. - It has been a hard year for crop producers and grain buyers in Manitoba.The drought left some farmers without enough grain to fulfill their contracts with buyers.Through consultation ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Health-conscious consumers are looking to an ancient grain for more protein and fibre.That growing interest has Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (NorQuin) wanting to increase pr...

MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan farmers waited a long time for precipitation, but a crops extension specialist said this recent rain and snow is just the start of what's needed.Alice McFarlane with Ag A...

EDMONTON, Alta. - Last month, RCMP warned of cattle rustling in the province and now they're warning rural and farming communities to be aware of fraud that affects consumers looking to purchase hay. ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Team Alberta is continuing to press the provincial government to acknowledge the worst drought and extreme heat conditions that farmers have faced in two decades.The organization that...

MELFORT, Sask. - Clubroot is a complicated disease and producers are looking for ways to try and understand it.Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Autumn Barnes said clubroot is the disease c...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Between Oct 25-29, Cleanfarms will hold one-day collection events in 20 locations across Southern Alberta. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. events will accept unwanted and old agricultural pes...

MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger campaign is adjusting during the pandemic to continue to provide food for Canadians in need.FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort said the o...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Around Lethbridge, there are many sugar beet farmers that make up a huge portion of the sugar-growing population.The 2020 Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) Harvest showcases how su...

MELFORT, Sask. - One of the most destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species on the continent has been found for the first time in a Canadian national park.Parks Canada is confirming that wild ...