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Local 4-H clubs getting funds from Farm Credit Canada
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Two Medicine Hat clubs are among the 57 4-H organizations in the province that will receive money from Farm Credit Canada in 2021.Alberta groups are receiving a combined total of $2...
Jan 26, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 26, 2021
Alberta farmers will receive a 20 per cent reduction in crop insurance premiums this year.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen said this will result in a $55 million saving for producer...
Jan 26, 2021
Important elements for establishing healthy calves
CALGARY, AB. -- Calving season looks different on every ranch and Western Canada producers are using either late winter or early spring for calving. However, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is...
Jan 25, 2021
Listen: CP Rail ships more grain than CN
MELFORT, Sask. - Canadian Pacific Railway was able to ship higher volumes of grain then its counter part.Milt Poirier from QGI Consulting interprets the latest data on grain movement by rail from the ...
Jan 25, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Monday January 25, 2021
Several agriculture organizations are coming together to introduce young people to careers in agriculture.Kindergarten through Grade 12 students will have a chance to learn more about future opportuni...
Jan 25, 2021
Applications open for Cattlemen's Young Leaders mentor program
CALGARY, Alta. -- It's a once every year opportunity for young ranchers to hone their skills, build their knowledge base and increase their support system.Applications are open for the Cattlemen's You...
Jan 25, 2021
Canadian Government invests millions to bolster the Canadian Food Inspect Agency
OTTAWA, ONT. --- As it plans for rebuilding the economy ``apres COVID``, the federal government has looked at what`s essential for the security and growth of Canadian agriculture and agri-food busines...
Jan 24, 2021
Applications open for Cattlemen's Young Leaders mentor program
CALGARY, AB. -- It's a once every year opportunity for young ranchers to hone their skills, build their knowledge base and increase their support system.Applications are open for the Cattlemen's Young...
Jan 22, 2021
Saskatchewan producer featured in Clydesdale documentary
A West-Central Saskatchewan producer is being featured in a documentary currently airing on CBC Gem - Clydesdale: Saving the Greatest Horse.The film chronicles the journey of a designer from Scotland,...
Jan 22, 2021
Garden centres preparing for possible seed shortage
DUNMORE, AB - We may be in the middle of winter, but garden centres are preparing for the 2021 growing season.And they expect it to be another busy year, with a possible seed shortage already.Joyce Sw...
Jan 22, 2021