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MELFORT, Sask. - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) wants the federal parties to make election commitments to fix several issues farmers are facing.APAS vice-president Ian B...

MELFORT, Sask. - A location has been selected for Saskatchewan's newest canola crushing plant.Cargill said the $350 million facility will be built west of Regina, Sask. at the Global Transportation Hu...

MELFORT, Sask. - With normal forage sources in short supply, straw that may be used in a winter cow ration is in higher demand than normal.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to livestock and feed sp...

MELFORT, Sask. - Brandt Tractor based in Regina, Sask. is acquiring Cervus Equipment.The sale is valued at $302 million dollars. Brandt CEO Shaun Semple said the addition of Cervus will mean three bra...

OTTAWA, ONT. -- On Sunday (Aug 15) the federal government announced, it is adding $500-million dollars to the Agri-Recovery program. It will help farmers who are dealing with natural disasters, includ...

Stettler County, AB - Severe drought conditions have led the County of Stettler council to declare an agricultural disaster.In a news release Friday, the County cites a lack of snow pack, run-off and ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Just before the start of the election campaign, the federal government approved $500 million for drought and wildfire relief programs under the AgriRecovery program.Saskatchewan, Albe...

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Local advocates say the recent announcement of support from the federal government will be a help, but more will be needed to help producers impacted by the dire conditions t...

MELFORT, Sask. - The federal government has committed $155 million to help fight global hunger and acute malnutrition.Canadian Foodgrains Bank will use its $10 million allotment for programs focusing ...

Alberta Open Farm Days is back in full swing for its ninth year.On Aug. 14 and 15, Albertans are encouraged to visit participating farms and get a first-hand look at exactly how produce goes from the ...