Tag Archives: Agriculture
Listen: Written agreements important when buying/selling straw
MELFORT, Sask. - With normal forage sources in short supply, straw that may be used in a winter cow ration is in higher demand than normal. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to livestock and feed s...
Alice McFarlane Aug 16, 2021
Brandt announces purchase of Cervus Equipment
MELFORT, Sask. – Brandt Tractor based in Regina, Sask. is acquiring Cervus Equipment. The sale is valued at $302 million dollars. Brandt CEO Shaun Semple said the addition of Cervus will mean th...
Alice McFarlane Aug 16, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Monday August 16, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. – Just before the start of the election campaign, the federal government approved $500 million for drought and wildfire relief programs under the AgriRecovery program. Saskatchewa...
Alice McFarlane Aug 16, 2021
Local advocates say more support needed for Saskatchewan producers
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Local advocates say the recent announcement of support from the federal government will be a help, but more will be needed to help producers impacted by the dire conditions t...
Angela Brown Aug 13, 2021
Canadian Foodgrains Bank receives support from the federal government
MELFORT, Sask. - The federal government has committed $155 million to help fight global hunger and acute malnutrition. Canadian Foodgrains Bank will use its $10 million allotment for programs focusing...
Alice McFarlane Aug 13, 2021
Listen: Road safety is the responsibility of farmers and motorists
MELFORT, Sask. – This year's harvest has begun and drivers in Saskatchewan can expect to come upon farm equipment on highways and rural roads as farmers move their equipment between fields. Tyle...
Alice McFarlane Aug 13, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Friday August 13, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions have launched an online survey to consult with farmers on amalgamating the two organizations. The commissions have been operating with one man...
Alice McFarlane Aug 13, 2021
Listen: Farmers struggle to fill grain contracts
MELFORT, Sask. - A deferred delivery contract locks in the price for a certain quantity of a base grade of grain to be delivered to a certain location at some date in the future. As Jim Wickett with t...
Alice McFarlane Aug 12, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday August 12, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Farmers on the prairies are facing a dire hay shortage due to devastating and prolonged drought conditions. Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has begun work on an initiative to...
Becky Zimmer Aug 12, 2021
Listen: Recent rain in Manitoba will not delay harvest operations
MELFORT, Sask. - Manitoba farmers are getting an early look at crop size and quality has combining underway. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Dane Froese with Manitoba Agriculture about harvest...
Alice McFarlane Aug 11, 2021
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