Tag Archives: Agriculture
Grain movement statistics don’t tell the whole story
MELFORT, Sask. - CN and CP Rail have been moving record amounts on grain in the 2020-21 crop year. The Ag Transport Coalition monitors grain movement data on a weekly basis. Alice McFarlane with Ag Ac...
Alice McFarlane Nov 13, 2020
Saskatchewan farm groups launch internet speed test
MELFORT, Sask. – Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is challenging rural residents to test their internet speed. APAS said the test gives people living anywhere in Saskatc...
Alice McFarlane Nov 13, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday November 13, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Another agriculture trade show is being shelved due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan. Western Canadian Crop Production Show (WCCPS) in Saskatoon, Sask. is...
Alice McFarlane Nov 13, 2020
New councillors and bylaw officer introduced at RM of Prince Albert meeting
For the first time in nearly eight months, every chair at the Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert council meeting was occupied for the meeting's entirety.Newly elected councillors Guy St Hilaire ...
Nov 12, 2020
Area ag. societies plan AGMs, continue to struggle during COVID-19
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Area agricultural societies continue to struggle due to the financial impact of COVID-19. The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready to hold its annual gener...
Angela Brown Nov 12, 2020
Listen: Canadian telecommunications company moves into the agriculture sector
MELFORT, Sask. – TELUS Agriculture is providing the sector with connected technology. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to President Chris Terris about the services that will be available to ...
Alice McFarlane Nov 12, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday November 12, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Protein Industries Canada and its partners are committing $25.7 million to yellow pea processing. Ingredion Inc., Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties (IPBPS) of Vanscoy, S...
Alice McFarlane Nov 12, 2020
Moo-ving forward with a business plan brings peace of mind
EDMONTON, AB. –– The events of 2020 have brought a great deal of uncertainty for many businesses and dairy farms are no exception. Demand for milk production has fluctuated as processors h...
Dori Modney with files from Alberta Agriculture Nov 10, 2020
Listen: No major agriculture changes expected in U.S. post election
MELFORT, Sask. - The United States president-elect is facing a significant urban and rural divide. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta about the first days of a Bid...
Alice McFarlane Nov 10, 2020
Farm group pleased with reappointment of agriculture minister
MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe named his new cabinet following last month’s election. David Marit has been sworn in once again as minister of agriculture and minister resp...
Alice McFarlane Nov 10, 2020
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