New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
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Traceability changes questioned
CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...
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Rocky Ag Society takes the E.A.T tour on the road
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB - The Rocky Mountain House and District Agricultural Society is taking its E.A.T., or Educational Agricultural Tour, on the road, spreading the word about the importance of agricultural education for the next generation.A delegation led by agricultural society vice-president Cheryl Terpsma and ...
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New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
4h ago
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Traceability changes questioned
CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...
6h ago
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Many factors leading to unpredictable weather patterns
CLC hosts Crop Talk 2026 with guest Drew Lerner
The spring seeding season is fast approaching for Saskatchewan farmers, and ahead of that season the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) just south of Prince Albert hosted their annual Crop Talk event to bring farmers in the area together to talk about trends to watch for the upcoming growing season. The keynote speaker...
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Youth leadership conference awards $12,000 in scholarships
Scholarships handed out to 4-H leadership
Agriculture's future leaders took centre stage at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Sask. for the 17th annual Youth Leadership Conference last weekend. The two-day event had 38 young leaders gathered to work on communications skills, build confidence, and enhance leadership capacity while competing for scholarships. This...
Feb 11, 2026
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Ag Research Cuts
Saskatchewan crop groups express concern over recent research station closures
The future of crops research is in jeopardy, according to SaskCrops, an organization that represents barley, oats, oilseeds, pulse and wheat producers. The recent announcement from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) included staffing reductions and the closure of research operations in Saskatchewan at Indian Head ...
Feb 11, 2026
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New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
4h ago
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Many factors leading to unpredictable weather patterns
CLC hosts Crop Talk 2026 with guest Drew Lerner
The spring seeding season is fast approaching for Saskatchewan farmers, and ahead of that season the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) just south of Prince Albert hosted their annual Crop Talk event to bring farmers in the area together to talk about trends to watch for the upcoming growing season. The keynote speaker...
9h ago
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Ag Research Cuts
Saskatchewan crop groups express concern over recent research station closures
The future of crops research is in jeopardy, according to SaskCrops, an organization that represents barley, oats, oilseeds, pulse and wheat producers. The recent announcement from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) included staffing reductions and the closure of research operations in Saskatchewan at Indian Head ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Ag Roundup for Friday, Feb. 6
The RM of Garden River, northeast of Prince Albert, is taking steps to control the beaver population by blowing up dams. Reeve Ryan Scragg said a contractor was hired to dynamite a series of beaver dams on the Garden River and some other waterways within the RM. He said the issue hasn't been dealt with in recent years ...
Feb 06, 2026
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New market diversification program
AgriMarketing program expands to include smaller business
The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...
4h ago
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Traceability changes questioned
CAA urges producers to participate in a traceability feedback survey
After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...
6h ago
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Biosecurity App
New app makes it easy to know and follow biosecurity requirements
A new app is putting essential, real-time biosecurity information in the hands of employees, and helps farms reduce biosecurity breaches and streamline daily operations. Farm Health Guardian has launched the Protocol® Farm Visits app, a new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster, easier, and more consiste...
Jan 22, 2026
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John Deere dealerships join forces
Two Manitoba John Deere dealerships will join forces.
Greenvalley Equipment, which is part of the Agri Western Dealer Group, and Enns Brothers, are merging. Greenvalley Equipment President Curwin Friesen said the move brings together two trusted organizations with deep agricultural roots, shared values, and a long history of supporting farmers across Manitoba. "This ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Agriculture policy framework
Agriculture Minister begins consultation on next policy framework
An in-person roundtable marked the start of consultations that will be part of the development of the Next Policy Framework (NPF). The event was hosted by Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The NPF will replace the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) as the mai...
Jan 22, 2026
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Research funding for Livestock and Forage
Canada, Saskatchewan invest in livestock and forage research
Farmers and ranchers learned about the federal and provincial governments financial support of livestock and forage-related research at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. this morning. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said the $4.5 million will support 25 new projects in the prov...
Jan 21, 2026
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Moe calls agriculture research cuts unfortunate
Premier Scott Moe has joined his voice to those in Saskatchewan and across Canada upset about cuts to agricultural research.More than a week ago, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it would be shuttering research operations and cutting jobs as part of budget cuts and attempts to shrink the federal public servic...
Feb 02, 2026
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Proudly Ag
Proudly Ag Conference held in Saskatoon Feb. 5
A big event for the future of farming is coming up soon in Saskatoon. Sask Young Ag is hosting its Proudly Ag Conference and AGM at the Western Development Museum Friday, Feb. 6. Executive Director Kaitlyn Kitzan told farmnewsNOW the event is designed to bring together young farmers and younger people involved in agric...
Jan 26, 2026
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Ag roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Friday, Jan. 23
The federal government has cut 665 jobs at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.The Agriculture Union's National President with the Public Service Alliance of Canada Milton Dyck said at least 73 of those cuts will happen in Saskatchewan.He said the cuts include research positions, program staff, and corporate staff across ...
Jan 23, 2026
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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
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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