Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday August 25, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were mixed compared to prices reported the previous week. Feeder steer prices were $266.13 per hundredweight (cwt) for the 300-400-pound weight categ...
Alice McFarlane Aug 25, 2021
Midway, Light Horse Show a success; Battlefords Agricultural Society planning more events
The Midway at the Battlefords Agricultural Society fairgrounds wrapped up a success this year. The agricultural society’s general manager, Jocelyn Ritchie, says about 4,000 Ride Bracelets were s...
Angela Brown Aug 24, 2021
Listen: CP rules the rails on grain movement
MELFORT, Sask. - Canadian Pacific out performed CN Rail in car fulfillments in the 2020-21 crop year. The Ag Transport Coalition tracks grain movement for a number producer groups and companies. Alice...
Alice McFarlane Aug 24, 2021
New gardener grows giant cucumber on his back porch
When Ben Smith started planting vegetable seeds in pots on his back deck, he never imagined they would become so fruitful. Now, the Prince Albert senior is tending to a 12-foot tall cucumber vine prod...
Aug 24, 2021
Saskatchewan farm group wants rural connectivity on election agenda
MELFORT, Sask. – Canadian voters will head to the polls in less than a month. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has a list of priorities they would like addressed by pa...
Alice McFarlane Aug 24, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday August 24, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - G3 Canada has opened two new high efficiency grain elevators on the prairies. G3 Vermilion, Alta. and G3 Swift Current, Sask. are now fully operational. CEO Don Chapman said both faci...
Alice McFarlane Aug 24, 2021
Canadian pork council outlines federal election campaign priorities
MELFORT, Sask. - Canada's 7,000 pork producers want candidates in the federal election to commit to policies that will support agriculture. Canadian Pork Council (CPC) chair Rick Bergmann said the cou...
Alice McFarlane Aug 23, 2021
Battlefords Agricultural Society Light Horse Show participants glad to be competing again
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.,- Saturday was a great day for equestrian enthusiasts as the Battlefords Agricultural Society was able to hold its popular Light Horse Show once again. The event was cancelled ...
Angela Brown Aug 22, 2021
More Saskatchewan cattle heading to the auction market
MELFORT, Sask. - There are more cattle going to market earlier in the year in Saskatchewan as producers run short of feed and pastures and water sources dry up. Provincial cattle specialist Natasha Wi...
Alice McFarlane Aug 20, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Friday August 20, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) in Manitoba said the next federal government should focus on four key areas. KAP is calling on the federal political parties to focus on business...
Alice McFarlane Aug 20, 2021
What's Trending
Healthcare
'It's terrifying': Health-care workers sound alarm at Legislative Building
19h ago
Safety
Prince Albert Security Services: Cultivating future industry leaders amidst diverse workforce and training
Riderville
Riders Depth being tested in stretch run for playoffs
Oct 03, 2024
Lotto winner
'I feel like a million bucks!': P.A. LOTTO winner carried winning ticket for five months
Oct 03, 2024
Enhancing Skills and Confidence
What Programs are Offered by Kin Enterprises?
Senior's Scene
The Next 6 Weeks ...
Oct 03, 2024
High School Football
Carlton, St. Mary hit the road for Week 4 in NSFL
Oct 03, 2024
Manage your ads