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Noble Creek farmers convince City of Kamloops to rethink $14 million irrigation upgrade
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is going back to the drawing board in regards to a new irrigation system for close to 50 farmers in Noble Creek.Farmers who appeared at Tuesday's (Nov. 3) regular coun...
Nov 05, 2020
Federal consultation begins on guidelines for simulated meat
OTTAWA, ON. -- It`s an industry that continues to grow in Canada but, is the plant-based food industry growing in the right direction for consumers? Certainly the numbers behind industry indicate the ...
Nov 05, 2020
Savour The Southeast showcases local food, producers & eateries
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Savour The Southeast is a chance for residents and visitors to try locally sourced food and ingredients from farmers, ranchers, and producers.And it's underway for the first two wee...
Nov 05, 2020
Ottawa launches consultation on guidelines for simulated meat and poultry products
OTTAWA - As Canada's plant-based food industry grows, the federal government says it is working to provide greater clarity for industry and consumers on the regulations that apply to these products. T...
Nov 05, 2020
B.C. cattle producers launch beef branding program
WESTWOLD, B.C. - A new company formed by B.C. cattle ranchers has a lease agreement with the federally inspected KML meat packing plant in Westwold to launch its "Genuine B.C. Beef" brand. The move co...
Nov 05, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday November 5, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. - Consumer demand for baking supplies related to the pandemic effect has backed off slightly but remains quite strong - and that is just one factor which has pushed oat commodity prices...
Nov 05, 2020
Listen: Demand for oats remains strong, supporting prices
MELFORT, Sask. - There has been some positive news as a result of lower oat yields this fall.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Scott Shiels with Grain Millers about oat price projections for thi...
Nov 04, 2020
Alberta investigating Canada’s first case of rare swine flu variant
EDMONTON -- Provincial health and agriculture officials are investigating a rare case of variant swine flu in a patient from central Alberta. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, and Dr...
Nov 04, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday November 4, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. - Strong growth in global food demand combined with promising harvest and fertilizing plans in the United States and around the world bode well for Nutrien going into 2021.CEO Chuck Mag...
Nov 04, 2020
Water management research will evaluate ways to reduce nutrient runoff
MELFORT, Sask. - Excess nitrogen and phosphorus can be washed from farm fields and into waterways which can cause concerns in areas where the water drains.USask professor Jeff Schoneau discusses a new...
Nov 03, 2020