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Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as part...
14h ago
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges im...
20h ago
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Dad Joke - April 26
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: What word is always spelled wrong? Wrong!
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Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding.Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers As...
Apr 25, 2024
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- Canadian Government: Outbreak Update
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- Government of Saskatchewan: 7 Day Average of Daily New Cases
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- Canadian Government: Coronavirus Disease Symptoms & Treatment
- Canadian Government: Canada’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan
- Government of Saskatchewan: COVID-19 Vaccine Information & Delivery Strategy
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Top court to examine COVID-related entry limits imposed by Newfoundland and Labrador
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of a pandemic-related restriction that curbed travel for public-health reasons. The top court has agreed to hear arguments about a 2020 order from Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer that limited the circumstances in which non-residents...
Apr 25, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 25
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: Tomorrow my friend and I are getting new glasses. And after that? We'l...
Apr 25, 2024
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AgriSpirit fund supports rural communities
A program with a goal to provide financial support for rural projects is now accepting applications. Since the inception of the Farm Credit Canada (FC...
Apr 24, 2024
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Lacombe farmer speaks at provincial conference about increasing rural crime and mental health strains
A local farmer from central Alberta will be featured as a guest speaker at the annual Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) conferenc...
Apr 24, 2024
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Proposed Bunge-Viterra merger examined by Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has stated the proposed acquisition of Viterra Limited (Viterra) by Bunge Limited (Bunge) would have 'substantial anti-competit...
Apr 24, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 24
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: What's blue and smells like red paint? Blue paint!
Apr 24, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
David Hunt has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence Ma...
Apr 23, 2024
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Province says tax credit fuels investments in bioprocessing industry
Alberta says it will be home to the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada as Imperial qualifies for the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit pr...
Apr 23, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 23
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Chegus RV Sales: "I think it's allergy season again." " You've got to be pollen my leg!"
Apr 23, 2024
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Nature Conservancy celebrating successful fundraising campaign for McIntyre Ranch
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A historic ranch near Lethbridge is being put under conservation easements.Conservation easements are legal mechanisms that protect t...
Apr 22, 2024
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How one company is reducing agricultural waste on Earth Day
As the world celebrates Earth Day on Monday, one agriculture organization is reflecting on the work it accomplished in 2023.According to a release fro...
Apr 22, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 22
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: I saw a typo on a headstone the other day... What a grave mistake!
Apr 22, 2024
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More incentive for grads to consider agriculture-focused vet career
On any given day, Prince Albert, SK veterinarian Peter Surkan sees roughly 40 patients, but for every patient he sees, there are dozens more waiting.T...
Apr 22, 2024
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FCC Food and Beverage report providing optimism for margin improvement
A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) outlook for food and beverage m...
Apr 19, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 19
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: "Dad, how do I look?" "With your eyes!"
Apr 19, 2024
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Agribition records a profit for the second year in a row
A popular cattle show in Saskatchewan has reported a successful 2023. At the annual general meeting of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Chief Executi...
Apr 18, 2024
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Mobile skills lab to promote ag manufacturing
A mobile skills lab will travel around Saskatchewan to promote careers in agriculture manufacturing. Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) will c...
Apr 18, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 18
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: My neighbor says his dog can bring back a ball from half a mile away. ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Ag content lacking in the Federal Budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President...
Apr 17, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 17
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: I used to be addicted to not showering... ...But I eventually got clea...
Apr 17, 2024
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Missed opportunities for ag in the federal budget
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) expressed disappointment in several policy areas that were missed in today's federal budget. This include an extension t...
Apr 16, 2024
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Trucker training for Alberta farmers
The Alberta government is making changes to the training pathway for Class 1 commercial drivers, and offering a new, farm-restricted Class 1 driver's ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Dad Joke - April 16
Here is today's Dad Joke brought to you by Nutters Everyday Naturals - Melfort: My boss asked why I only get sick on workdays. I said it must be my we...
Apr 16, 2024
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Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way
NEW YORK (AP) - Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and "The Pat McAfee Show" even has a segment called "Hockey is Awesome." Piece it all together, and more eyes are on the puck than ever before with ...
Apr 16, 2024
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