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Avian influenza confirmed in Sask. poultry flocks

Posted on 18 April 2022

Saskatchewan Agriculture Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has recently been confirmed in a Saskatchewan backyard flock and a commercial poultry flock. The Government of Saskatchewan… Read More »

Sask. cattle prices all over the board

Posted on 11 April 2022

Saskatchewan Agriculture Attached is the latest cattle Market Update for the week ending April 8. Feeder steer prices were mixed across the reported weight categories… Read More »

Snowpack levels of some concern for southeast Alberta

Posted on 6 April 2022

After an unseasonably mild March left a lack of snow on the ground in much of Southeastern Alberta, many have seen concerns about moving into… Read More »

Cypress County grateful for HALO funding announcement

Posted on 31 March 2022

After years of support from both the public and regional governments, Cypress County is grateful to receive today’s news of provincial funding for HALO Air… Read More »

Sask. cattle markets report for the week of March 27…

Posted on 29 March 2022

Attached is the Cattle Market Update for March 25th. Highlights for the week include: Feeder steer prices were mixed across the reported weight categories for… Read More »

Wheat farmers can claim 32 per cent SR&ED credit on their 2021 taxes

Posted on 24 March 2022

Wheat farmers who pay the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) check-off are eligible for a 32 per cent tax credit through the Scientific Research & Experimental… Read More »

Swift Current Ag & Ex makes a profit during a challenging pandemic year

Posted on 23 March 2022

The Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association (Ag & Ex) experienced a challenging year in 2021 due to the pandemic, but still made a profit… Read More »

Alberta Transportation proposes land purchase from M.D.

Posted on 23 March 2022

By Cole Parkinson Alberta Newspaper Group Alberta Transportation has approached the Municipal District of Taber with a proposal to buy some land near Grassy Lake.… Read More »

Sask. Cattle Market Update for March 18

Posted on 21 March 2022

Highlights for the week include: Feeder steer prices were mixed across the reported weight categories for the week compared to the week ending March 11th.… Read More »

Southern Alberta farmer seeding the field of laughter

Posted on 18 March 2022

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Working alone on a farm near Trochu, Alberta can be lonely. Farmer John Kowalchuk manages to keep a sense of connection… Read More »

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