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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 ...

MELFORT, Sask. - This year's harvest has begun and drivers in Saskatchewan can expect to come upon farm equipment on highways and rural roads as farmers move their equipment between fields.Tyler McMur...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions have launched an online survey to consult with farmers on amalgamating the two organizations.The commissions have been operating with one mana...

MELFORT, Sask. - A deferred delivery contract locks in the price for a certain quantity of a base grade of grain to be delivered to a certain location at some date in the future.As Jim Wickett with th...

Nearly every long-lasting summer drought in Saskatchewan yields responses from farmers declaring that drought as the worst anyone in the area can remember.Well, according to Dr. John Pomeroy, the Cana...

MELFORT, Sask. - Manitoba farmers are getting an early look at crop size and quality has combining underway.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Dane Froese with Manitoba Agriculture about harvest ...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - It has become one of the most anticipated summer agricultural events - Alberta Open Farm Days. The yearly opportunity for city families to find out exactly where food comes from.Th...