Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 5, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Arbitrators issued the final report into U.S. complaints about how Canada is interpreting North American trade rules around dairy imports and both countries are claiming victory...
Alice McFarlane Jan 05, 2022
Researchers look at the risk of disease transmission through feed ingredients
MELFORT, Sask. - The role of animal feed in the transmission of viral diseases was first identified in 2014 during the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus epidemic in North America. Scientists have conduc...
Alice McFarlane Dec 31, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Friday December 31, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Dairy producers, industry members and consumers have until Jan. 27 to comment on the draft version of the code of practice. It covers all areas of dairy cattle care which includes hou...
Alice McFarlane Dec 31, 2021
Listen: Drought main focus for farmers in 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - The effects of hot, dry weather topped the list of concerns for Saskatchewan farmers. Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan President Todd Lewis said even with the challenges of the ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 30, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 30, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed 100 flax bales. Police said the bales were in a field just north of Kayville. The bales burned between Dec. 10 to 16. Coronac...
Alice McFarlane Dec 30, 2021
Listen: Researchers investigate heat and drought tolerance in canola
MELFORT, Sask. - The 2021 growing season highlighted the need for improved heat stress resistance in new canola varieties. Research on heat stress was shared during the recent Canola Week conference. ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 29, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 29, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Another farm show has been impacted by the pandemic. Manitoba Ag Days has been postponed as new public health orders announced by the Manitoba Government would restrict the capacity o...
Alice McFarlane Dec 29, 2021
Year in review for Shellbrook: hits and misses from 2021
With the calendar about to flip over to 2022, the Mayor of Shellbrook is reflecting back on the past year's highlights and challenges.One of the more obvious highlights for Amund Otterson, is the disc...
Dec 28, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday December 28, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – A Saskatoon-based company known for its grain sampling and data management system has received a prestigious award. VeriGrain was recognized by the American Society of Agricultu...
Alice McFarlane Dec 28, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 23, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – The Emergency Food Security Fund got a $30-million top-up. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the money will be used to address the increased demand of ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 23, 2021
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