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Water could cause issues for local farmers

Very little is happening for most local farmers due to the abundance of snow the area has received this year that continues to cause water issues on many local farms. With seeding aimed to began in the latter part of April into early May, local farmers may need to melt snow and pump out water in order to get their crops in the ground.

Farmers hoping for better weather

It wasn’t good news last week when winds picked up in the Midwest region.

Marsden woman honoured by Sask. Ag HOF

An artist’s sketch of Thelma Howard will forever reside in the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Wet weather delays crop spraying

This region is getting more moisture than it bargained for, says a local crop expert.

Local 4-H's biggest showcase this weekend

A season’s worth of hard work by local 4-H participants is paying off this weekend.

Farm safety program targets kids

This area’s children will get a firsthand look at farm safety at the end of the month.

Venture Projects provided funding by Sask. government

The announcement that the Government of Saskatchewan will provide $50,000 to the Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies for its Venture Project program was short and direct, which is the way it should be, according to Bill Hutchinson, minister of tourism, parks, culture and sport.

Pride of the Prairies returns

If sales during the last couple of months are a precursor for this weekend, there could be a lot of bull producers going home happy.

Lloydminster ag society receives additional funding

On Friday, the Government of Alberta announced additional funding for the seven regional agricultural societies in Alberta totalling approximately $1 million.

Information sessions off and running


In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the Government of Alberta put on an information session at the Wildrose Pavilion at the Exhibition Grounds on Tuesday in regards to changes to the barley and wheat marketing system.

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