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PhD student launches farming survey on cover crops

A PhD student from the University of Manitoba wants to engage with farmers from Haliburton County to gather information for a study he’s working on focusing on the use of cover crops across Ontario.
APAS responds to removal of AgriStability Reference Margin Limit

APAS responds to removal of AgriStability Reference Margin Limit

Farm group pleased with RML removal, but still waiting on compensation rate increase
Ag Literacy Month presentations have gone virtual

Ag Literacy Month presentations have gone virtual

Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan has gone virtual.
Saskatchewan farm group disappointed by Supreme Court decision on carbon taxation

Saskatchewan farm group disappointed by Supreme Court decision on carbon taxation

APAS responds to Supreme Court ruling on federal carbon pricing
Neilson Cattle Co. holds annual bull sale

Neilson Cattle Co. holds annual bull sale

Neilson Cattle Company of Willowbrook, held their annual spring bull sale Monday, terming it “ a very steady sale.

APAS optimistic bill may lead to carbon tax exemption for grain drying

A Saskatchewan farm group is optimistic that a private member's bill will lead to an exemption from the carbon tax for grain drying and heating on farms, which are dependent on natural gas.
Future of Pipestone Livestock uncertain

Future of Pipestone Livestock uncertain

The future is uncertain for a livestock market in Pipestone, Manitoba that burned to the ground at the start of this month. The livestock auction in Pipestone was destroyed in a fire on the evening of Monday, March 1.
Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Richardson International Limited is announcing a significant investment in theircanola crush plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In addition to doubling its processing capacity to 2.

Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture

RM of Wallace-Woodworth
Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.