Tag Archives: Agriculture
Listen: Panel to discuss the future of agriculture research
SASKATCHEWAN – Building successful research collaborations will be the focus of a panel discussion during Ag in Motion Discovery Plus. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access explains how agriculture res...
Alice McFarlane Jul 22, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday July 22, 2020
CN Rail plans to purchase more grain hopper cars next year. CN said 1,500 new generation, high-capacity cars will be added to its fleet. CEO JJ Ruest said along with the 2020 $2.9 billion capital inve...
Alice McFarlane Jul 22, 2020
Chanterelles ready for picking early this summer
LA RONGE, Sask. - Mushroom picking in northern Saskatchewan has arrived early this summer because of the high precipitation. "There are quite a few mushrooms so far and that should keep up for a while...
Derek Cornet Jul 21, 2020
Wildfire season moderate, but residents encouraged to use common sense as province reopens
Favourable weather and a decrease in human-caused fires have helped keep the 2020 wildfire season fairly quiet, according to a spokesperson for Saskatchewan's Public Safety Agency (SPSA).There have be...
Jul 21, 2020
Protecting and preserving topsoil for soil quality
SASKATCHEWAN – Maintaining soil health should continue to be a priority for producers. Healthy soil or soil quality is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living sys...
Alice McFarlane Jul 21, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday July 21, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – The grain markets were trading lower as a result of the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop ratings report. Corn and soy futures fell this morning after the USDA s...
Alice McFarlane Jul 21, 2020
Demand for fresh produce doubles via Nanaimo growers co-op food box program
NANAIMO, B.C. - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online registrations for the wee...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 20, 2020
Listen: New look Ag in Motion kicks off tomorrow
Ag in Motion near Langham, Sask. would normally attract roughly 30,000 people. This year the entire event is going online. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Rob O’Connor the show manager o...
Alice McFarlane Jul 20, 2020
Province funds water management research
SASKATCHEWAN - The province will undertake a comprehensive study of water management. Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) Greg Ottenbreit announced $1 million in funding for 11 de...
Alice McFarlane Jul 20, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday July 20, 2020
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) conducted a survey on how COVID-19 has impacted its business. Questions touched on several issues including what government programs have been used, what...
Alice McFarlane Jul 20, 2020
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