Tag Archives: Agriculture
Take an Ag-Cation during Saskatchewan’s first Open Farm Days in August
There is a new opportunity this summer for anyone wanting to learn more about Saskatchewan’s agriculture and culinary scene. The first Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and 11 will bring people together...
May 09, 2024
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, to support 15 strategic research chairs at th...
May 08, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster was awarded $6,000 towar...
May 07, 2024
Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard to check in on themselves and prioritize mental he...
May 06, 2024
Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been dete...
May 06, 2024
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipi...
May 06, 2024
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist. Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring’s ...
May 06, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 3, 2024
The Little Potato Company celebrated the grand opening of its sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alta. The new 240,000 square foot facility showcases technology that revolutionizes the wa...
May 04, 2024
Farm Credit Canada denies rumours its head office is moving out of Sask.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec. FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of Saskatchewan for around 60 years. In a news releas...
May 03, 2024
Farm Credit Canada denies rumours its head office is moving out of Sask.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec.FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of Saskatchewan for around 60 years.In a news release ...
May 03, 2024
