Tag Archives: Agriculture
Keeping clubroot ‘low’ and ‘local’ key to control
MELFORT, Sask. – Clubroot is a complicated disease and producers are looking for ways to try and understand it. Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Autumn Barnes said clubroot is the di...
Alice McFarlane Oct 13, 2021
Cleanfarms gathering unwanted pesticides and livestock meds across Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Between Oct 25-29, Cleanfarms will hold one-day collection events in 20 locations across Southern Alberta. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. events will accept unwanted and old agricultural pes...
Dori Modney Oct 13, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday October 13, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger campaign is adjusting during the pandemic to continue to provide food for Canadians in need. FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort said the ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 13, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday October 12, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - One of the most destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species on the continent has been found for the first time in a Canadian national park. Parks Canada is confirming that wild...
Alice McFarlane Oct 12, 2021
Battlefords Food Bank thankful for donations to meet need
THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask – The Battlefords Food Bank had a successful past season, receiving close to 9,000 pounds worth of fresh produce over the summer. The Battlefords District Food and Resource...
Angela Brown Oct 10, 2021
Listen: Shipping container volumes reduced
MELFORT, Sask. – Shipments of pulses overseas will slow due to a container shortage. Freight transport and logistics consultant with Chris Welsh explains the reason for concern. Alice McFarlane ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 08, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday October 7, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Walmart Canada has made a significant commitment to purchase beef sourced from sustainable operations. The company said 1.5 million pounds of beef will be sourced from CRSB Certified ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 07, 2021
Listen: Disappointing yields highlight final 2021 Saskatchewan crop report
MELFORT, Sask. - As Saskatchewan producers clean up the last of the harvest, thoughts turn to what they need most. Rain for spring seeding. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Matt Struthers with ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 07, 2021
Listen: Assessing fertility needs for next year’s canola crop
MELFORT, Sask. - The Canola Council of Council of Canada (CCC) is urging farmers to get soil samples done ahead of the 2022 growing season. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to CCC agronomy special...
Alice McFarlane Oct 06, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday October 6, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – Canadian meat packers said they are dealing with a labour shortage crisis and must be allowed to bring in more temporary foreign workers. Canadian Meat Council reported more tha...
Alice McFarlane Oct 06, 2021
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