Tag Archives: Agriculture
4-H charity steer raises nearly $26,000 for first responders retreat
CORRECTION: A previous version of the story stated that Crossroad Farms purchased the steer for $21,000.The farm won the steer in a separate auction that raised that total. They then donated it to the...
Jun 12, 2023
Manitoba opens first potash mine
The first potash mine in Manitoba has officially opened. It's located in Harrowby, near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, and will produce around 250,000 tonnes of the mineral, which is primarily used...
Jun 12, 2023
Ukraine’s dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was a fast-moving disaster that is swiftly evolving into a long-term environmental catastrophe affecting drinking water, food supplies and e...
Jun 12, 2023
Prince Albert charity steer auction celebrates 20th anniversary
Youth from across the Prince Albert and Melfort regions have gathered in Prince Albert for a friendly competition and to help raise funds for an important cause.The Prince Albert Regional 4-H finished...
Jun 12, 2023
National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward. The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes,...
Jun 09, 2023
National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada to participate in CUSMA consultations with Mexico
The federal government is participating in dispute settlement consultations under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The United States initiated the discussions after Mexico issued a Presidential...
Jun 09, 2023
Heat and rain boost Saskatchewan crop development
Most Saskatchewan farmers have finished seeding, with others very close to being done. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is in the ground, according to the latest Ministry of Agriculture crop report. Co...
Jun 09, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday June 9, 2023
Regina, Sask. based Degelman Industries has acquired a company that designs and manufactures grain processing and grain bag storage systems. Degelman Industries announced the acquisition of Renn Mill ...
Jun 09, 2023
Seeding operations nearing completion in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers are nearing the finish line when it comes to seeding. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, 96 per cent of the crop is in the ground in the province, up f...
Jun 08, 2023
