Tag Archives: Agriculture
Farmers wish to be recognized as carbon net-neutral
MELFORT, Sask. - It’s the time of year for Christmas wishes. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) wish grain farmers across the prairies to be recognized as being carbon net-negative. WCWG ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 22, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 22, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – Cleanfarms is looking for someone to head up the collection and transportation services associated with the grain bag stewardship program in Saskatchewan. Any organizations or i...
Alice McFarlane Dec 22, 2021
Research looking at ways to reduce drought, flooding impact
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Saskatchewan agricultural experts are looking into ways to protect the resiliency of the land in the event of extreme weather events. Whether it was last summer's drought on ...
Angela Brown Dec 21, 2021
Collaborative project studies uses for lupin
MELFORT, Sask. - A new partnership has been formed to create a farm-to-fork ecosystem for lupin in Canada. Lupin is commonly seen in flower gardens, but is a pulse crop with high seed protein content ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 21, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday December 21, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - The federal government will spend $28 million to help Prince Edward Island farmers manage their growing surplus of potatoes as an almost month-long export ban to the United States con...
Alice McFarlane Dec 21, 2021
Drainage webinars help Saskatchewan farmers plan future projects
MELFORT, Sask. - Online workshops designed to help ranchers and farmers with water management are now available. The Water Security Agency (WSA), with the support of Natural Resources Canada, are offe...
Alice McFarlane Dec 20, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Monday December 20, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – An older cow has tested positive for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta. Agriculture Minister Nate Horner said it’s Alberta’s first case in a...
Alice McFarlane Dec 20, 2021
Stock Growers launch sixth annual beef drive for Saskatchewan food banks
MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) will support Food Banks of Saskatchewan through its annual beef drive. SSGA president Kelcy Elford said this year’s goal is t...
Alice McFarlane Dec 17, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Friday December 17, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – Beginning in January, Statistics Canada will be conducting its Farm Management Survey. The data collected will be used by government to create policies and programs to support f...
Alice McFarlane Dec 17, 2021
New Saskatchewan trespass legislation protects rural landowners
MELFORT, Sask. - New trespass laws take effect in Saskatchewan on Jan.1. Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said amendments were made to the Trespass to Property Act. “This gover...
Alice McFarlane Dec 16, 2021
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