UFA Co-operative Cardlock opens in Melfort
UFA opens new cardlock in northeast Saskatchewan
UFA Co-operative UFA has expanded its operations to Melfort, Sask. President and CEO Scott Bolton said the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of this new loca...
18h ago
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bovine tuberculosis
Bovine TB detected in Alberta
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. On Nov. 29, CFIA Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield found that tissues collected from a six-ye...
Dec 18, 2024
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bovine tuberculosis
A cow raised in Saskatchewan has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is keeping a close eye and ear to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's investigation into a positive case of Bovine Tuberculosis found in a cow that originated from a herd in Saskatchewan. The CFIA said the six-year-old cow was slaughtered at a federally regulated abattoir in A...
16h ago
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UFA Co-operative Cardlock opens in Melfort
UFA opens new cardlock in northeast Saskatchewan
UFA Co-operative UFA has expanded its operations to Melfort, Sask. President and CEO Scott Bolton said the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of this new loca...
18h ago
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New World screwworm
Livestock producers are warned to watch for a larval disease
A disease that lives off the flesh of living mammals has been confirmed in Chiapas, Mexico. New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic larval disease of warm-blooded animals where the female fly will lay eggs near an open wound and the larvae can infest the wound and cause significant infections. NWS can infest livestock...
Dec 19, 2024
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bovine tuberculosis
Bovine TB detected in Alberta
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. On Nov. 29, CFIA Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield found that tissues collected from a six-ye...
Dec 18, 2024
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More rural veterinarian in BC
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to rural British Columbia.Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.4 million recruitment and retention program to support hiring bonuses for new veterinarians and technologists, or for highly needed services like extra staffing durin...
Dec 13, 2024
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Strategies for low commodity prices
Tips to overcome the farm economy downturn
Maximizing profits in an economic downturn. That was the focus of a presentation at Grain Expo during Canadian Western Agribition. Dean Klippenstein, a senior advisor with MNP, said most grain prices are down significantly as compared to recent years however, there hasn't been a corresponding drop in input costs. When ...
Dec 13, 2024
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UFA Co-operative Cardlock opens in Melfort
UFA opens new cardlock in northeast Saskatchewan
UFA Co-operative UFA has expanded its operations to Melfort, Sask. President and CEO Scott Bolton said the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of this new loca...
18h ago
Read More
Strategies for low commodity prices
Tips to overcome the farm economy downturn
Maximizing profits in an economic downturn. That was the focus of a presentation at Grain Expo during Canadian Western Agribition. Dean Klippenstein, a senior advisor with MNP, said most grain prices are down significantly as compared to recent years however, there hasn't been a corresponding drop in input costs. When ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Canada's Farm Show 2025
Changes coming to Canada's Farm Show in Regina
Canada's Farm Show (CFS) in Regina, Sask. is shaking things up in 2025. The event, usually held in June, is now moving to Mar. 18 to 20. The show is built on three pillars: education, innovation, and collaboration with programming emphasizing seminars, hands-on experiences, and cutting-edge technology. Roberta Engel, a...
Dec 12, 2024
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Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship
Applications open for 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship
Students pursuing an education in agriculture have a chance to earn some cash to help pay for it. The 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship includes four awards. There is a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. This helps even more young people develop the skills and k...
Dec 12, 2024
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Livestock
bovine tuberculosis
A cow raised in Saskatchewan has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is keeping a close eye and ear to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's investigation into a positive case of Bovine Tuberculosis found in a cow that originated from a herd in Saskatchewan. The CFIA said the six-year-old cow was slaughtered at a federally regulated abattoir in A...
16h ago
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UFA Co-operative Cardlock opens in Melfort
UFA opens new cardlock in northeast Saskatchewan
UFA Co-operative UFA has expanded its operations to Melfort, Sask. President and CEO Scott Bolton said the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of this new loca...
18h ago
Read More
New World screwworm
Livestock producers are warned to watch for a larval disease
A disease that lives off the flesh of living mammals has been confirmed in Chiapas, Mexico. New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic larval disease of warm-blooded animals where the female fly will lay eggs near an open wound and the larvae can infest the wound and cause significant infections. NWS can infest livestock...
Dec 19, 2024
Read More
bovine tuberculosis
Bovine TB detected in Alberta
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. On Nov. 29, CFIA Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield found that tissues collected from a six-ye...
Dec 18, 2024
Read More
More rural veterinarian in BC
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to rural British Columbia.Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.4 million recruitment and retention program to support hiring bonuses for new veterinarians and technologists, or for highly needed services like extra staffing durin...
Dec 13, 2024
Read More
Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship
Applications open for 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship
Students pursuing an education in agriculture have a chance to earn some cash to help pay for it. The 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship includes four awards. There is a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. This helps even more young people develop the skills and k...
Dec 12, 2024
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25% tariff threatened
Canada's grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last night, via social media, Trump stated both Canada and Mexico would incur the tariff sanction should neither country take in...
Nov 27, 2024
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Alberta Grains farmer meetings
Alberta barley and wheat farmers gather for regional meetings
Alberta Grains, which represents 18,000 barley and wheat farmers, will be travelling the province to discuss research and advocacy efforts. The regional meetings, scheduled across six regions from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization's strategic direction. Alberta Grains Chair and Regi...
Oct 28, 2024
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Growing market
O&T Farms says $10M plant expansion will grow grain market in Sask.
Oleet Processing and its parent company O&T Farms announced a $10 million expansion at their plant northwest of Regina. The company says it will translate into new jobs and a bigger grain market for Saskatchewan farmers.O&T is already Canada's largest processor of flaxseed, buying 50,000 metric tonnes of flaxse...
Sep 26, 2024
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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