Tag Archives: Agriculture
Cyclical weather trends could mean drought for years
An extended dry weather trend in the prairies could be here to stay.Agroclimate Specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Trevor Hadwen said typically wet and drought cycles last for long peri...
May 24, 2019 Dry conditions can have very negative impacts on agriculture industry. (submitted photo/Myles Quaroni)
Conservatives urge Liberals to expedite promised relief for canola farmers
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say they're hearing from frustrated canola producers who are still waiting for financial relief recently promised by the Liberal government. The ...
May 23, 2019
Alleged bee thief netted by RCMP
A sticky fingered thief in northeast Saskatchewan has reportedly been arrested, and will appear in court next month. The 47-year-old from Arborfield has been charged with theft over $5,000, in relatio...
May 21, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Japan opens doors to Canadian beef over 30 months old
Canadian livestock producers received some good news over the long weekend, with the announcement Japan would now import beef from animals of all ages.Restrictions on beef over 30 months (OTM) of age ...
May 21, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Bee bandits strike Saskatchewan farm
The equivalent of a semi-load of honey was stolen from a farm in northeast saskatchewan, according to the beekeeper who runs the operation.Derek Moyen farms north of Zenon Park and said losing 148 bee...
May 17, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Former Reeve responds to questions surrounding resignation
For just over five months, questions have been unanswered regarding the resignation and alleged actions of the former Reeve for the Rural Municipality (R,.M.) of Prince Albert.In his first interview s...
May 15, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Paul Rybka)
Co-op Feeds consolidating feed production; closing Melfort facility
Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) has made an announcement that will affect feed production in the prairies.On Monday, May 13, FCL announced that Co-op Feeds will be moving from six facilities for ...
May 13, 2019 Melforts Co-op Feeds facility is located on the corner of Hamilton Ave. and Broadway Ave. It is set to close on August 15. (Alice McFarlane/northeastNOW Staff)
Canwood businesses burger to hit shelves in Prairies
Raising buffalo on the prairies is becoming more popular and their appears to be an appetite for the product.Canadian Prairie Bison, a Canwood based organization that is made up of 150 producers from ...
May 13, 2019 A Canwood based organization is getting ready for their product to hit Western
Canadian shelves.(Submitted Photo/ Roger Provoncher)
Province reminds drivers to be aware on highways
Spring has arrived in Saskatchewan, and with the change in weather, drivers will notice changes to roads throughout the province.The province's highways will be seeing some more activity as spring see...
May 12, 2019 Spring can be a busy time for the province's highways (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Reeve candidate promises to help tackle crime, bolster economic development
One of three candidates running for reeve in the upcoming Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert byelection, claims he's in a unique position to help address issues in the area related to crime.Er...
May 10, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Eric Schmalz)
