Tag Archives: Agriculture
Many local farmers in desperate need of moisture, says county
MEDICINE HAT, AB – Local farmers and officials say conditions are so dry following this winter’s parched months and last year’s drought, 2022 could be a make or break year for some p...
Darren Rathwell Feb 18, 2022
Listen: Drought on the prairies means pulse growers must adjust practices
MELFORT, Sask. – There are going to be several factors impacting pulse crop production this year after farmers suffered through a very dry year. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers agronomy manager Sarah...
Alice McFarlane Feb 17, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday February 17, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The protection of animal health and disease management will be the focus of two projects funded by the federal and Manitoba governments. The Invasive Swine Eradication Initiativ...
Alice McFarlane Feb 17, 2022
Moisture conditions expected to improve on the prairies after seeding
MELFORT, Sask. – Timing is everything when it comes to farming. There was a great deal of stress after last year’s drought on the prairies but an agricultural meteorologist said the spring...
Alice McFarlane Feb 17, 2022
Alberta Beef producers prepare for March AGM
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) wrapped up their Producer Zone Meetings last week and are preparing for the 46 Annual General Meeting the first week of March. ABP general manager Brad...
Dori Modney Feb 16, 2022
Precision agriculture projects to receive federal support
MELFORT, Sask. - The federal government is providing funding for precision agriculture projects. Ukko Agro Inc. will receive up to $875,000 to develop an analytics platform to assist in controlling di...
Alice McFarlane Feb 16, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday February 16, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Taking a proactive approach to managing farm risk. Farm Management Canada has launched a risk management training program called Roots to Success. Program manager Mathieu Lipari...
Alice McFarlane Feb 16, 2022
Two local co-ops purchase Paragon Ag Service, Ltd
NORTHEAST, Sask. - Two local Co-ops are offering additional services to farmers through the purchase of three new retail agriculture sites. Lake Country Co-op and Prairie North Co-op entered into an a...
Rachel May Feb 16, 2022
Listen: Analyst predicts stronger beef prices this year
MELFORT, Sask. - Current feeder cattle prices aren't the best right now but one market analyst is anticipating improvements in 2022. Anne Wasko with Cattle Trends said that is based on strong consumer...
Alice McFarlane Feb 15, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday February 15, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Farm tractor sales in Canada remain strong. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) said sales of tractors for January were up 6.3 per cent overall. Sales of over 100 h...
Alice McFarlane Feb 15, 2022
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