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Agriculture Roundup for Monday September 14, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN - The average price of farmland in Canada has increased again.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) chief agricultural economist J.P. Gervais said while the rise was modest in the first six months of ...
Sep 14, 2020
Central Alberta beer-makers win big at Canadian Brewing Awards
Three central Alberta-based craft beer producers are celebrating today after cleaning up at this weekend's Canadian Brewing Awards.The 18th annual awards took place virtually on Saturday night with br...
Sep 13, 2020
Kundert family recognized for more than 100 years on the farm
From Heinrich and Regina to Ken, Sherry, Kelsey, and Korilye, the Kunderts have lived on and worked the land near Hilda from 1910 to 2020.The current crew of Ken, his wife Sherry, and their daughters ...
Sep 13, 2020
Meals in the Fields gives back to farming community this fall
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - A North Battleford area beef producer is one of the latest winners in the Meals in the Fields contest.Connie Walker said it was a thrill to receive free Domino's Pizza for he...
Sep 11, 2020
Agriculture Round-up for Friday, Sept. 11
SASKATCHEWAN - Farmers moving hay bales should be aware of the threat of spreading noxious weeds.Agri-Environmental Specialist Hillary Luchinski said prevention, early detection and control, and manag...
Sep 11, 2020
Prairie North Coop Agro Team gain training in emergency response
STRASBOURG, Sask. - Five members of the Prairie North Coop Agro team attended emergency response training for anhydrous ammonia last week in Strasbourg.Agro Division Manager Larry Kohl told northeastN...
Sep 11, 2020
Researching benefits of precision irrigation on potato fields
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. -- No matter what crop is put in the field, farmers are always looking for production efficiencies while maintaining or even increasing crop yields. That includes Alberta`s potato gr...
Sep 10, 2020
Winter feeding strategy helps cattle producers
SASKATCHEWAN - Planning ahead for the winter months can ensure producers and the cattle they care for are more productive and profitable all year. Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Travis Peardo...
Sep 10, 2020
All regions of Saskatchewan reporting harvest progress
SASKATCHEWAN - Another great week for Saskatchewan farmers taking off the 2020 crop.Producers made significant harvest progress and now have 43 per cent in the bin, up from 28 per cent last week.The M...
Sep 10, 2020
Lacombe County issues harvest safety reminders
With harvest season in full swing, Lacombe County reminds those travelling on local roads to keep safety at the forefront during fall harvest operations.Whether you're driving a van, combine or semi-t...
Sep 10, 2020