Tag Archives: Agriculture
Around four per cent of harvest complete in Saskatchewan
Harvest in Saskatchewan is already around four per cent complete.That's according to the province's weekly crop report which explains this is ahead of both the five and 10-year averages.Fall rye is cu...
Aug 10, 2023
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia’s port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform m...
Aug 09, 2023
Expert says warm, dry conditions to blame for huge grasshopper population
Grasshoppers have been a menace across Saskatchewan this summer. They've been destroying crops, bouncing around yards, and hanging off screen doors. James Tansey, the Ministry of Agriculture's provinc...
Aug 08, 2023
Sister wants to see change following beating on Melfort farm
Shanda Tansowny can accept that her brother may have died because of health problems brought on by his own actions but can't accept that farmers can dispatch beatings to people on their property witho...
Aug 04, 2023
Despite avoiding major drought conditions, many areas in Sask. still seeing below-average levels of rain
Some farmers in different areas of Saskatchewan are counting their lucky stars that they've avoided any major drought conditions.This includes Prince Albert and some parts of the northeast.While some ...
Aug 04, 2023
Despite avoiding major drought conditions, many areas in Sask. still seeing below-average levels of rain
Some farmers in different areas of Saskatchewan are counting their lucky stars that they’ve avoided any major drought conditions. This includes Prince Albert and some parts of the northeast. Whi...
Aug 04, 2023
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and I...
Aug 04, 2023
Food Day set to be celebrated across Canada
Farmers and ranchers across the country will be celebrated this weekend. Sunday has been declared Food Day Canada where those who plant, harvest, and make our meals will be recognized. This is the 20t...
Aug 03, 2023
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association hosts popular meetings for producers hit by drought
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers hit hard by drought conditions took part in two town halls this week put on by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA). The first was in Cabri where over ...
Aug 03, 2023
Harvest continuing in drought areas across Saskatchewan, overall crops and pastures still struggling
Combines are starting to become a more common site in drought-stricken areas across Saskatchewan.That's according to the province's crop report for July 25 to July 31 which mentions this is mostly hap...
Aug 03, 2023
