Tag Archives: Agriculture
Listen: High numbers of diamondback moth and aster leaf hoppers
There has been a larger and earlier migration of aster leaf hoppers and diamondback moths into Saskatchewan this year. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to entomologist Tyler Wist about the implica...
Jun 22, 2020
Plant protein processing gets financial boost
The federal government is providing roughly $100 million for a new protein processing plant in Winnipeg. Merit Functional Foods will construct a commercial-scale protein extraction facility that will ...
Jun 22, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday June 22, 2020
A national dairy cattle traceability program kicks in this fall. Lactanet Canada and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) announced DairyTrace, will provide a single framework for dairy farmers to track anim...
Jun 22, 2020
Listen: Improved protocols stop spread of pig disease
Several lessons have been learned by improving bio-security protocols to protect against porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED). Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Jenelle Hamblin, the manager of swine ...
Jun 19, 2020
Survey says rural connectivity inadequate
Rural residents say the lack of decent telecommunication service is frustrating, costly and in some cases dangerous. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) conducted a survey on...
Jun 19, 2020
Wind and rain delays spraying
Farmers have completed seeding and have turned their attention to pest control. Strong winds and rain have been a problem for producers causing spraying delays. George Hinz farms southeast of Humboldt...
Jun 18, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday June 18, 2020
Native prairie is an important part of the Saskatchewan landscape. This is Native Prairie Appreciation Week. Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) manager Carolyn Gaudet said native ...
Jun 18, 2020
Agribition postpones 50th anniversary show to 2021
Canadian Western Agribition in Regina scheduled for this November has been postponed. It’s even more disappointing as Agribition was to celebrate its 50th show this year with several special eve...
Jun 17, 2020
Charity steer raises over $11K for STARS
A big change made to this year’s charity steer auction did not affect the end result. Over $11,000 was raised by the Prince Albert Show and Sale committee for STARS Air Ambulance. Due to the COV...
Jun 17, 2020
Charity steer raises over $11K for STARS
A big change made to this year's charity steer auction did not affect the end result.Over $11,000 was raised by the Prince Albert Show and Sale committee for STARS Air Ambulance.Due to the COVID-19 pa...
Jun 17, 2020
