Tag Archives: Agriculture
A new parent company unites Rite Way and Morris
Following the acquisition of Morris Equipment Ltd. (Morris) by Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Rite Way) in March 2021, the companies will be joined under the umbrella of a new parent company. Superior Farms ...
Alice McFarlane May 14, 2024
'It came from the sky:' Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field
Barry Sawchuk doesn't usually concern himself with space or the final frontier.The 66-year-old Saskatchewan farmer is much more focused on seeding.But when he found a giant piece of debris in his fiel...
May 14, 2024
LISTEN: Safe rates for seed-placed fertilizer
With large fluctuations in fertilizer prices, some producers will opt to band some of their fertilizer in the fall and some in the spring to reduce the risk of paying the highest price for fertilizer....
Alice McFarlane May 14, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday May 13, 2024
Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector. The Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCR...
Alice McFarlane May 14, 2024
Kids FarmSafe Week promotes healthy and safe communities
Over the last 15 years, there has been an average of 70 fatalities on Canadian farms each year. With most Canadian farms operated by farm families, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) ...
Alice McFarlane May 10, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 10, 2024
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture is marking 15 years of providing extension services. Teams of extension specialists throughout the province have worked directly with farmers and ranchers,...
Alice McFarlane May 10, 2024
Spring showers brighten spirits of Saskatchewan farmers
A general rain fell in Saskatchewan and stalled seeding operations, but no one was complaining at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture kick-off to the crop reporting season southwest of Regina Thu...
Alice McFarlane May 09, 2024
Take an Ag-Cation during Saskatchewan’s first Open Farm Days in August
There is a new opportunity this summer for anyone wanting to learn more about Saskatchewan's agriculture and culinary scene.The first Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and 11 will bring people together throug...
May 09, 2024
Take an Ag-Cation during Saskatchewan’s first Open Farm Days in August
There is a new opportunity this summer for anyone wanting to learn more about Saskatchewan’s agriculture and culinary scene. The first Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and 11 will bring people together...
Alice McFarlane May 09, 2024
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, to support 15 strategic research chairs at th...
CKOM News May 08, 2024
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