Tag Archives: Agriculture
Crop commissions create new management collaboration
MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s oilseed commissions have created a new management structure. The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Saskatchewan Flax Developme...
Alice McFarlane Jan 04, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 4, 2023
MELFORT, Sask. – A program developed to enhance farm leadership skills is now accepting applications. Farm Management Canada (FMC) executive director Heather Watson said the National Farm Leader...
Alice McFarlane Jan 04, 2023
Ian Tyson, Canadian folk icon and rancher, passes away
Sylvia Tyson is remembering her former husband Ian Tyson as a versatile and serious songwriter. The Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller has died at age 89. His manager says the Victoria nat...
The Canadian Press Dec 30, 2022
Farmers expecting multiple challenges in 2023
To say some farmers in the province are apprehensive about 2023 would be an understatement. After a year of significant price increases on gas and food, there’s reason to believe it’s only...
Jaryn Vecchio Dec 29, 2022
Researcher seeks public input on cougar sightings
MELFORT, Sask. – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is building a database to determine the whereabouts of cougars. Tammie Windsor is the lead for the Prairie Cougar Research Projec...
Alice McFarlane Dec 23, 2022
Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association to host Cattleman’s Call
It will be a good opportunity for ranchers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, to connect with experts in the industry at the upcoming Cattleman’s Call even...
Angela Brown Dec 23, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday, December 23, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has a new president and chief executive officer. Justine Hendricks held various positions at Export Development Canada (EDC) over the past 16 years and ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 23, 2022
Infrared-heated lentils more nutritious and ‘greener’ to process
MELFORT, Sask. – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have uncovered a new, more energy-efficient way to process lentils, making them more nutritious and digestible. Combining heat fro...
Alice McFarlane Dec 22, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 22, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is unhappy with a tax change made by the province. R.M.’s previously had the ability to tax commercial property at nin...
Alice McFarlane Dec 22, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, December 21, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Another Fraser Valley farm has been struck with the highly contagious avian flu in a year of severe infection. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the virus was confirmed y...
Alice McFarlane Dec 21, 2022
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