Tag Archives: Agriculture
Producers want more understanding and support of entire food supply chain
Ranching families shared their concerns about the future of the industry during a conference call sponsored by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access said the young...
May 28, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday May 28, 2020
The provincial government will be putting $8.3 million into water management projects. Rural municipalities, conservation and development area authorities and watershed associations will get $600,000 ...
May 28, 2020
P.A. Ex president says organization not concerned after cancellation
The president of the Prince Albert Exhibition is not worried after this year's fair was cancelled.Robbie Ross said the organization will be in a good financial position heading into next year."There's...
May 27, 2020
Slowing spread of COVID-19 could also lessen the flu this fall
Efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus is helping slow the movement of influenza among both people and animals. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has completed a summary of seaso...
May 27, 2020
Research to focus on efficient use of herbicides
University of Regina researchers are looking for ways to help farmers reduce their environmental impact and improve economic returns. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to research lead Abdul Bais a...
May 27, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday May 27, 2020
Rain slowed seeding progress yesterday for many farmers. Environment Canada reported 5.2 millimetres at Melfort and 7.5 millimetres at the Nipawin airport. The Prince Albert area received 9.3 millimet...
May 27, 2020
4-H project to help families impacted by pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of our lives. This also hit 4-H clubs hard with the cancellation of major events like the Melfort Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale. The Beatty 4-...
May 26, 2020
Listen: Unifor sets up secondary picket lines in rural Saskatchewan
Locked out Co-op Refinery workers from Regina are picketing at rural farm fuel locations around the province today. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access says Unifor wants to share their side of the dispute ...
May 26, 2020
Pontrilas area farmer not pleased with Unifor pickets at Co-op bulk fuel station
A Pontrilas, Sask. area farmer is not happy that Unifor picketers are set up at some northeast Co-op bulk fuel stations.Ian Rushmer farms about three miles from the bulk fuel station that is just sout...
May 26, 2020
Pontrilas area farmer not pleased with Unifor pickets at Co-op bulk fuel station
A Pontrilas, Sask. area farmer is not happy that Unifor picketers are set up at some northeast Co-op bulk fuel stations. Ian Rushmer farms about three miles from the bulk fuel station that is just sou...
May 26, 2020
