Tag Archives: Agriculture
Tough summer for job numbers across P.A. & Northern Saskatchewan, ag sector hit hard
It was a tough summer for Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada, there were around 4,700 fewer people working in the region at the end of Augu...
Sep 08, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday September 9, 2023
Genome Canada and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are collaborating on agriculture related research projects. Genome Canada's Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative is providing ...
Sep 08, 2023
Pork producers call for financial assistance with feed crisis
Saskatchewan pork producers have been left out of a provincial government program that will help offset extraordinary feed costs because of drought conditions. Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sas...
Sep 07, 2023
Saskatchewan farmers take advantage of good weather to bring in more of the crop
The Saskatchewan harvest has reached the halfway point. In its latest report, the Ministry of Agriculture said 51 per cent of the crop is in the bin, up 33 per cent from the last reporting period. The...
Sep 07, 2023
Saskatchewan cattle group asks Ottawa to contribute to AgriRecovery
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is urging the federal government to contribute its portion of funds to the AgriRecovery program. SCA chair Keith Day sent a letter to Agriculture a...
Sep 06, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A weed that appeared beside an Ontario cornfield should be a concern for all Canadian farmers. Ontario provincial weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough said the plant found in Wellington County ha...
Sep 06, 2023
Saskatchewan livestock producers take full advantage of forage program
Payments under the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program have hit record breaking levels. Over 90 per cent of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) insured acres enrolled in the program received ...
Sep 06, 2023
Ontario Agricultural College launches new Master of Plant Agriculture program
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is launching a new master’s program. The Master of Plant Agriculture program is scheduled to start in the fall of 2024 and will focus on advanced expertise...
Sep 01, 2023
UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied
The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain a...
Sep 01, 2023
Finalists chosen for Canadian Cattle Young Leaders mentorship program
Roughly 16 people from across Canada are getting the chance to take part in a unique opportunity to advance their skills in the beef industry. The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a nation...
Sep 01, 2023
