Tag Archives: Agriculture
Record-breaking temperatures bring frost across Saskatchewan
With the last long weekend of summer just barely in the books, regions all across Saskatchewan got their first taste of winter on Tuesday morning.Arctic air blew in across the province, leading to wid...
Sep 08, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday September 8, 2020
The federal government is providing cash for food processors to help them deal with the fallout of COVID-19. A $77-million Emergency Processing Fund was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in e...
Alice McFarlane Sep 08, 2020
Listen: SARM president urges ratepayers to seek office
Ratepayers in Saskatchewan rural municipalities go to the polls on Nov. 9. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to SARM President Ray Orb about the process for letting your name stand for election. ...
Alice McFarlane Sep 04, 2020
Global group leads 4R nutrient stewardship certification
Fertilizer Canada is joining forces with international groups to promote soil health. The North American fertilizer industry, along with the Nature Conservancy has been involved in 4R Nutrient Steward...
Alice McFarlane Sep 04, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday September 4, 2020
Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the North will be part of the federal governments Surplus Food Rescue Program. The Fisher River Cree Nation will rescue up to 1.4 million pounds of...
Alice McFarlane Sep 04, 2020
Listen: India ends temporary tariff on Canadian lentils
Disappointing but not surprising news for pulse growers. The government of India announced they will not extend the reduction of lentil import duties. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Mac Ross ...
Alice McFarlane Sep 03, 2020
Harvest begins early for Southern Alberta’s sweetest crop
TABER, AB. — With the memory of Southern Alberta`s early start to winter last fall still upper-most in the minds of sugar beet growers, they`ve decided to move up the harvest this season. The 20...
Dori Modney Sep 03, 2020
More combine fires reported during 2020 Saskatchewan harvest
SASKATCHEWAN – Farmers in southwest Saskatchewan continue to lead all regions with the most harvest progress. Producers in that area reported 50 per cent of the crop combined while the southeast...
Alice McFarlane Sep 03, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 3, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN – Fertilizer Canada said shipments of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer reached record levels in Canada in 2020 while shipments of potash and sulphur were steady, down only slightl...
Alice McFarlane Sep 03, 2020
Ensuring animal health with new diagnostic pilot project
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — A new pilot project at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, has set out to help livestock producers ensure the health of their animals. Funding is being pr...
Dori Modney Sep 02, 2020
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