Livestock

• ‘It’s shocking’: Sask. farmers react to federal government’s proposed cutdown on fertilizer emissions

  Local farmers have voiced their concerns with the federal government's plan to reduce overall emissions from fertilizer by 30 per cent by the year 2030.

  Consumer

  Aug 2
  
• Abnormally dry conditions affecting farmers’ crops in southwestern Ontario

  Many farmers in southwestern Ontario are currently dealing with the impact of unusually dry conditions in June and July so far, a situation that's making crops suffer.

  Weather

  Jul 19
  
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• ‘$80,000 to $100,000 loss’: Lightning kills 28 cattle on southwest Sask. ranch

  Wiping away tears as he spoke, lifelong Saskatchewan rancher Glen Briere said that before a fatal weekend storm, he could count the number of cattle lost to lightning on one hand.

  Canada

  Jul 12
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• Wet grounds slowing seeding in Saskatchewan: Crop report

  According to the Saskatchewan crop report, spring snow and rain have kept the seeding of crops below the five-year average, but it isn't anything to sound alarm bells over.

  Environment

  May 12
• Saskatchewan snowstorm contributing to stressful calving season

  Ranchers in Estevan, Sask., are dealing with the aftermath of last week's blizzard, including the deaths of some calves, which has been making the season an overall stressful one.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• Manitoba drought recovery program for farmers sees adjustments

  The Manitoba and Canadian governments are making some adjustments to the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance Program for farmers in the province.

  Economy

  Apr 2
• Saskatchewan organizations react to CP Rail work stoppage

  Organizations in Saskatchewan have voiced their concerns as the CP Rail labour dispute has entered its second day.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• Alberta SPCA has taken in more than 600 animals this winter; 10 horses found dead

  The Alberta SPCA has taken in 675 animals this winter over concerns of a lack of food and more than 100 animals have been found dead.

  Canada

  Mar 16
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• Crop insurance enrolment extended in Saskatchewan due to supply-chain issues

  Officials said they extended the deadline due to supply-chain issues posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 14
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• Vernon, B.C. sanctuary provides happy retirement to farm animals

  "It’s not only going to heal animals, it’s going to heal us in return."

  Lifestyle

  Feb 27