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A Way To Get More From The Land For Area Farmers
As our farming community gets into the field for another growing season, a product that is actually from the former Sheerness Mine can help reinvigorate the soil. Black Earth Humic Products, who extra...
May 11, 2026
Area MP Introduces Bill To Speed Up Approvals For Farm Inputs
A new private members bill is getting a warm reception from several farm groups across the country. Alberta Tory MP David Bexte introduced bill C-273 last week, which aimed to speed up approvals for f...
Apr 21, 2026
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Canadian Cattle Industry Opposes New Trade Deal With South America
Canada's cattle industry is opposing the idea of a new trade deal with South America. Talks between the federal government and what's known as the Mercosur bloc, which includes countries like Brazil a...
Apr 13, 2026
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Big Win For Farmers When It Comes To Gophers
Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine. "Congratulati...
Apr 01, 2026
Research Farms Big Loss For Agricultural Research
Agriculture research in Canada could be set back by decades. That's what farm groups across the nation are reacting over word that several agriculture Canada research farms are being mothballed. That ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Province Announces Changes For Water Storage And Conservation
As we know the climate is changing and water storage and conservation is essential in our area for farmers, ranchers, communities, businesses, and emergency responders. The Province of Alberta has mad...
Jan 20, 2026
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Traceability Regulations Paused By CFIA
The CFIA is putting a pause on proposed amendments to the traceability portion of the health of animals regulations. The amendments were expected to tighten requirements for cattle and other livestock...
Jan 15, 2026
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Cattle Industry In Alberta Remains Strong
There has been reports over the last few months of a large packing plant closing in the US and ranchers sending more of their cattle to the Canadian market. We thought we would reach out to a couple o...
Jan 12, 2026
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Food Prices To Increase In 2026
It was earlier this fall, Canada's food professor dropped a few hints, that prices at the grocery store wouldn't be coming down anytime soon. In fact, he said the news for 2026 was not good at all whe...
Dec 04, 2025
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Food Prices To Increase In 2026
It was earlier this fall, Canada's food professor dropped a few hints, that prices at the grocery store wouldn't be coming down anytime soon. In fact, he said the news for 2026 was not good at all whe...
Dec 04, 2025
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Alberta Rural Municipalities Pushing For Raw Milk
The Rural Municipalities of Alberta have voted to push for changes to Canada's raw milk laws. At this week's convention, two-thirds of Alberta towns and counties backed a resolution from the MD of Gre...
Nov 21, 2025
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Avian Flu Back In Western Canada
Avian flu is making the rounds again in Western Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says new cases have popped up in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Salmon Arm in B.C., and in Ponoka County here i...
Nov 12, 2025
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Harvest Virtually Complete
The Alberta Government issued its final crop report of 2025 on Friday afternoon. It says the harvest is virtually complete with 99 percent of major crops combined, above the 5 and 10 year averages of ...
Oct 20, 2025
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