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Nova Scotia Migrant Worker Receives Health Care Coverage

Nova Scotia Migrant Worker Receives Health Care Coverage

A migrant worker who was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after arriving in Nova Scotia has been granted health insurance under a federal program.
AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

Any Alberta producers who were considering AgriStability — but only in hindsight — for the income stabilization plan’s 2023 program year now have until September 29th to apply.
Silicon Could Cut Down on Clubroot: Report

Silicon Could Cut Down on Clubroot: Report

Research out of the University of Alberta is showing that adding silicon to soil could help in the battle against clubroot.
Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Communities that are implementing preventative measures against flooding can cover up to half the cost through a rebate from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Saskatchewan is playing host to a big meeting of agriculture officials all over North America. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is meeting in Saskatoon today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed).
Hursh: Your crop insurance bill has arrived

Hursh: Your crop insurance bill has arrived

As I combined a thin, low-yielding field of mustard, a call came from my spouse/office manager. Amongst her information to pass along was the arrival of the annual bill from Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. “How much does SCIC want?” I asked.
Tale of two proteins: beef prices expensive, pork prices cheap

Tale of two proteins: beef prices expensive, pork prices cheap

You've likely noticed it at the grocery store and on social media: beef prices are high, but pork prices are low. Using a few products from a Stats Canada chart as examples, the average price for beef top sirloin, across Canada, was $21.
Saputo Revises Earnings Forecast

Saputo Revises Earnings Forecast

Saputo has pushed back the target date to reach its earnings forecast amid flagging consumer demand for milk products across the globe.
Pros and Cons of Irrigation Debated in Alberta

Pros and Cons of Irrigation Debated in Alberta

Some advocates say expanding the amount of irrigation used in Canada could help farmers weather droughts associated with climate change. Irrigation has been used for more than 100 years in semi-arid parts of Alberta.
Saskatchewan Producers Reporting High Crop Insurance Premiums

Saskatchewan Producers Reporting High Crop Insurance Premiums

Saskatchewan farmers have been receiving their annual crop insurance bills in the mail in recent days. Sask Ag Today's Chief Agricultural Editor, Kevin Hursh, is one of them.