Tag Archives: Agriculture
Green foxtail widespread across the prairies
MELFORT, Sask. – Farmers and agronomists keep busy during the growing season keeping an eye on troublesome weeds. One weed of particular concern is green foxtail. It has been consistently ranked...
Alice McFarlane Nov 17, 2020
Buckland council discusses solutions to flooding and speeding
A price tag is attached to a flooding solution in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland but it remains unclear who will pay for it.A total of four properties in the Shell River Heights area were i...
Nov 17, 2020
Livestock and poultry producers encouraged to have bio-security plans in place
EDMONTON, AB. — While COVID has played havoc with many industries and businesses, the one bright spot has been agriculture, where there have been no reports of livestock being infected by COVID-...
Dori Modney with files from Alberta Agriculture Nov 17, 2020
Report says there is more opportunity for growth, diversification in food exports
MELFORT, Sask. – Canada ranks fifth as a global agriculture commodity exporter. A Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report said there are more opportunities for growth in global trade. Alice McFarlane wi...
Alice McFarlane Nov 17, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday November 17, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – After a series of sharp declines in October Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were higher across all weight classes. Feeder steers averaged $1 to $3 per hundredweight higher. St...
Alice McFarlane Nov 17, 2020
2020 Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame inductees announced
CALGARY - 4-H Alberta has announced that Andy Pittman and Stacy Price will be inducted into the 2020 Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame. The Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame honours Albertans who have made exceptional ...
farmnewsNOW staff Nov 17, 2020
Listen: Commodity prices remain strong on dwindling supply
MELFORT, Sask. – Weather uncertainty in major growing regions around the world has resulted in higher prices for most commodities. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke to Wayne Palmer, senior co...
Alice McFarlane Nov 16, 2020
Webinars provide decision-making tools for cattle producers
MELFORT, Sask. – Cattle producers will have an opportunity to gain valuable information for their operation from the comfort of their office chair. Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is hosting...
Alice McFarlane Nov 16, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday November 16, 2020
Grain Growers of Canada kicked off Grain Week with the release of a short video. Today's Modern Grain Farm: A Harvest Across Canada is designed to help educate politicians and policymakers about the c...
Alice McFarlane Nov 16, 2020
AFSC named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
LACOMBE, AB - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Today Mediacorp Canada Inc. announced the nation's Top 100 Employers in the an...
farmnewsNOW staff Nov 14, 2020
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