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MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government is providing financial help to ranchers trying desperately to keep their herds intact.Agriculture Minister David Marit said $119 million will go into the A...
Aug 10, 2021
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - What was once a thriving crop is now bare, dry dirt surrounded by berryless bushes."I haven't had a single Saskatoon berry I was able to eat this year because we can't find them,...
Aug 10, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Ritchie Bros. has announced a deal has been reached to acquire Euro Auctions for an estimated $1.08 billion US.Ritchie Bros. CEO Ann Fandozzi said the two companies are an ideal fit."...
Aug 10, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In a continuing investment in the future of Southern Alberta`s agri-food economy, the SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance has issued a call for applicants to apply for ...
Aug 09, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - An outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic is not expected to alter risk to North America.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to the head of the Swine Health Inform...
Aug 09, 2021
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - Organizers say the number of people who attended a series of meetings on ways ranchers can deal with drought totalled between 250 and 300.The meeting series was organized by Te...
Aug 09, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - A national farm organization is applauding the federal government for providing $100 million for drought relief through AgriRecovery and the Alberta government's announcement of $136 ...
Aug 09, 2021
THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - The lack of rainfall and ongoing dry conditions in the Battlefords and northwest region continue to hurt crop farmers.The drought is also having an impact on cattle producers ...
Aug 08, 2021
A premier event for Olds College which was cancelled in 2020 is set to go ahead this week.From 9-5 on Aug.10 & 11, Olds College will play host to AgSmart.The event features an extensive list of sp...
Aug 08, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Livestock producers across Alberta are able to access millions of dollars in financial relief and will benefit from new rangeland initiatives that will improve access to water grazing...
Aug 06, 2021