Tag Archives: Agriculture
Innovation awards presented at Ag in Motion
Ag in Motion exhibitors gathered in Saskatoon, Sask. last night for the presentation of the Ag Innovation Awards for Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm show. There were three finalists in eac...
Jul 15, 2025
Les Henry award presented to Manitoba soil and water researcher
The 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award is a retired professor of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba. Over his career, Dr. Don Flaten published nearly 100 peer-reviewed pap...
Jul 11, 2025
Topsoil moisture levels continue to decline in Sask., but some crops progressing well
Dry conditions are still causing headaches for many farmers in Saskatchewan, but crops in other regions are progressing well thanks to recent rain and warm weather.According to the weekly crop report ...
Jul 10, 2025
Promoting 4R practices to farmers
Properly managed fertilizers support cropping systems that provide many benefits for Alberta farmers. 4R Nutrient Stewardship helps farmers increase plant growth and yields by using the right source, ...
Jul 10, 2025
Make chicken the ultimate protein snack
The perfect snack for on-the-go lifestyles. Chicken Farmers of Canada have launched its latest national campaign, Chicken. Eat it Anytime. Chicken Farmers of Canada CEO Michael Lalibert said it was de...
Jul 09, 2025
Study says modern farming practices are good for the environment
New research released by the Global Institue for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan confirms what farmers in this province have long known: sustainable production practices are pay...
Jul 09, 2025
Netherlands-based sprayer manufacturer opens Saskatoon store
Agrifac, a global leader in high-tech agricultural sprayers, has opened its first facility in Canada. Located in Saskatoon, Sask., this new hub reinforces Agrifac's commitment to supporting Canadian f...
Jul 08, 2025
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation offers support to landowners facing gopher overpopulation
With escalating gopher populations causing increasing concern for producers and other landowners across the province, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), with the support of the Saskatchewan A...
Jul 08, 2025
Listen: Beware of poisonous plants in pastures
Water hemlock is considered one of North America’s most toxic plants. Cattle that consume even a small amount of the root can die. Dean Cortus, Range Management Extension Specialist with the Sas...
Jul 07, 2025
Drought impacts crops on the Prairies
Prairie farmers are facing another year of drought and it’s forcing some to consider getting out of the business. Quinton Jacksteit, who farms near Golden Prairie in southwest Saskatchewan, says...
Jul 07, 2025
