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LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - When some farmers hear the words "soil erosion" it probably brings to mind the stories of their fathers and grandfathers who related the frightening time known as the "dirty 30's"....

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - A County of Grande Prairie farmer says he is feeling disappointed after he discovered hay which he had grown and baled was stolen off his property this past weekend.That hay be...

MELFORT, Sask. - Sask Wheat announced the upcoming retirement of their long-serving general manager.Dr. Harvey Brooks has served as the GM for Sask Wheat since 2014 and has seen the development of the...

MELFORT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has sent a drought survival plan to the federal and provincial governments.Stock Growers president Kelcy Elford said producers need immediat...

THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - Similar to many other parts of Saskatchewan, the Battlefords and northwest Saskatchewan farmers continue to struggle with very dry conditions affecting crops. Grasshoppers tha...

MELFORT, Sask. - Consumers are being encouraged to celebrate local food on Saturday July 31 for Food Day Canada.The day is an opportunity to celebrate Canada's farmers, ranchers, fishers, processors, ...

MELFORT, Sask. - One brighter spot for Saskatchewan crops is in southeast Saskatchewan.The crop extension specialist in Weyburn, Sherri Roberts, said the southeast has received spotty rainfall this gr...

MELFORT, Sask. - A beef cattle show in Weldon tomorrow will feature cattle from all over Saskatchewan.The Weldon Ag Showcase and Family Fun Day was put together to fill the gap of other cattle shows i...

For many farmers across Saskatchewan, it has been a tough year with many challenges ahead. Whether it's from the drought or an infestation, there's no shortage of hardship.However, there is still hope...

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - SaskPower has more than doubled the funding for the Farmyard Line Relocation Program and is currently accepting applications from eligible landowners.As farm equipment is becomi...