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Drought Conditions Persist in BC

Drought Conditions Persist in BC

The Okanagan Basin Water Board says the region has moved to drought level two after an early forecast with hot and dry conditions throughout the spring.
Grasshopper Concerns for 2023

Grasshopper Concerns for 2023

A research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says 2023 is the worst year for grasshoppers she has seen in more than two decades.
Manitoba Crop Report Suggests Rain is Needed

Manitoba Crop Report Suggests Rain is Needed

The biggest concern amongst crop producers remains the lack of significant rainfall. Sporadic showers across Manitoba over the last week made little contribution to crop moisture maintenance.
45th annual Canada's Farm Show gets underway today

45th annual Canada's Farm Show gets underway today

The wait is over: Canada's Farm Show is here. The 45th edition of the show kicked off yesterday afternoon with a "sneak peak" outside of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.
VCOOL Raises Concern in Canada

VCOOL Raises Concern in Canada

Proposed U.S. country of origin labelling rules run contrary to mutual Canada and U.S. goals to reduce inflation, improve food security and build resilient supply chains. That's according to a submission from the Canadian government to the U.S.
Canada's Farm Show just one sleep away

Canada's Farm Show just one sleep away

One of the largest agriculture shows in North America is a day away. The 45th edition of Canada's Farm Show is on tomorrow (Tues) to Thursday, with each day having a unique theme.
It's Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan

It's Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan

The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are proud to jointly proclaim the week of June 18 to 24, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week.
Canada officially regains market access to Taiwan

Canada officially regains market access to Taiwan

Federal Agriculture Minister Marie Claude Bibeau and Minister of International Trade Mary Ng announced Canada has regained market access to Taiwan for beef exports.
Alberta Grasslands to be Protected

Alberta Grasslands to be Protected

Two conservation organizations have teamed up to protect one of the largest areas of intact Prairie grasslands and wetlands in Canada.
Alberta County Declares Agricultural Disaster

Alberta County Declares Agricultural Disaster

Councillors in an Alberta community have declared an agricultural disaster. On June 14th, Stettler County Council made the declaration after weather conditions dating back to the winter forced their hand.