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New rural ambassador program to address gender entrepreneurship gap
A new Rural Ambassador Program will support current and aspiring women business owners with the resources, mentorship and networking opportunities they need to start and grow their businesses. The con...
May 16, 2024

Farmer pleads guilty in distressed cattle case
The Whitkow farmer who had his cattle seized after being charged for "unnecessary pain, suffering or injury" two years ago has pled guilty.In the spring of 2022, Animal Protection Services Saskatchewa...
May 16, 2024

GFI shuttering business in Canada and North Carolina
A plant-based and plant protein company is winding down operations. In a recent news release on its website, Global Food and Ingredients Ltd. (GFI), said they made the decision based on several factor...
May 16, 2024
Seeding 32 per cent complete across Saskatchewan
Farmers in Saskatchewan made major progress on seeding over the past week.According to the weekly Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture, seeding progressed by 20 per cent in the week ending on ...
May 16, 2024

Ducks Unlimited and PepsiCo collaborate on incentive programs for farmers
A program that gives new life to unproductive farmland is getting an added boost from Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and PepsiCo. The Farm Credit Canada Sustainability Incentive Program encourages susta...
May 15, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
As farm incomes continue to be strained by lower commodity prices, there is concern how this will affect sales of agriculture equipment. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports on new...
May 15, 2024

A new parent company unites Rite Way and Morris
Following the acquisition of Morris Equipment Ltd. (Morris) by Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Rite Way) in March 2021, the companies will be joined under the umbrella of a new parent company. Superior Farms ...
May 14, 2024

LISTEN: Safe rates for seed-placed fertilizer
With large fluctuations in fertilizer prices, some producers will opt to band some of their fertilizer in the fall and some in the spring to reduce the risk of paying the highest price for fertilizer....
May 14, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Monday May 13, 2024
Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector. The Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCR...
May 14, 2024

Kids FarmSafe Week promotes healthy and safe communities
Over the last 15 years, there has been an average of 70 fatalities on Canadian farms each year. With most Canadian farms operated by farm families, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) ...
May 10, 2024