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Agricultural Society exhibition planned ahead; Home Expo postponed

NORTH BATTLEFORD - The Battlefords Agricultural Society Inc. has cancelled the Spring Home Expo originally scheduled for April 22 and 23. However, the Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition will contin...

Apr 08, 2022

More support announced for organic farming industry

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Organic farms in the province, including ones in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, continue to see interest with more people choosing to purchase local organic produce. A...

Mar 23, 2022

Agriculture in the Classroom offering farm tours

CANADA-WIDE - Youth have a chance to learn more about the business of farming during Agriculture Literacy Month in March, and now also into April since the program has been extended.As part of the exp...

Mar 16, 2022

Skyrocketing fuel prices will hurt agriculture-related industries

THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - With prices hovering at 169.9 cents per litre in the Battlefords Wednesday and 158.9 cents per litre in Meadow Lake, the surging fuel costs are not only tough on families but ...

Mar 09, 2022

Spring cattle show coming to Lloydminster in March

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is getting ready to hold its upcoming spring cattle show that is already seeing plenty of interest. The annual Progress Steer and...

Feb 27, 2022

Trainers' Challenge among highlights at Everything Equine show

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association plans to give a few area equine trainers an opportunity to show their skills as part of the Everything Equine on the Border event...

Feb 02, 2022

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up in March

COCHIN, Sask. - Outdoors enthusiasts can look forward to attending the sixth annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up March 12 in the Cochin area.Saulteaux First Nation and Moosomin First Nation...

Jan 31, 2022

TLSN group opposed to province's new trespassing legislation

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - The Treaty Land Sharing Network are voicing their concerns about the province's trespassing legislation that went into effect this month.Under the Trespass to Property Amendm...

Jan 21, 2022

Ag experts say more snow, moisture needed to replenish soils

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Following last summer's drought on the Prairies, producers hope this winter's heavy snowfall will help rejuvenate the soil in time for spring seeding.Saskatchewan Ministry of...

Jan 18, 2022

Co-op to build canola crushing, renewable diesel plant in Regina

REGINA, Sask. - Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) unveiled plans to develop an agriculture complex north of the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina Monday.The "integrated agriculture complex" will in...

Jan 17, 2022