Tag Archives: Agriculture
Canadians remain confident in ag sector meeting demand, survey says
The majority of Canadians are confident that the country’s agriculture sector will be able to keep up with demand. That’s according to Climate FieldView and Angus Reid Forum which released...
Jaryn Vecchio Dec 13, 2022
Consultations begin agriculture’s environmental sustainability
MELFORT, Sask. – The federal government is launching consultations that will examine agriculture’s environmental performance. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announc...
Alice McFarlane Dec 12, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, December 12, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants a proposed federal bill to protect the rights of producers to maintain and service their equipment and give options ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 12, 2022
Turtleford area annual Christmas Bird Count coming up
The Turtleford area group of birding enthusiasts is getting geared up to take part in their annual Christmas Bird Count event again this year. Coordinator Brent Keen hopes to see a good turnout for th...
Angela Brown Dec 11, 2022
USask veterinary professor launches bovine health podcast
MELFORT, Sask.- A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast that gives listeners a Canadian perspective ...
Alice McFarlane Dec 09, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday December 9, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – A new contest is asking Canadian growers how they outsmart pest resistance on their farms. The Pest Management Challenge is hosted by Manage Resistance Now, a collaborative effo...
Alice McFarlane Dec 09, 2022
Changes to US Renewable Fuel Standard to help Canadian canola growers
MELFORT, Sask. – Canola’s role in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions took another step forward last week. Certain fuels made with canola and rapeseed oil now qualify as advanced biofu...
Alice McFarlane Dec 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, December 8, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The Mosaic Company has paused production at its Colonsay potash mine, 70 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon. The company said it has curtailed production at the mine due to decre...
Alice McFarlane Dec 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 7, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The National Farmer Union (NFU) has named its new president. Jenn Pfenning is a family owner and the director of Human Resources, Marketing and Operations at Pfenning’s Or...
Alice McFarlane Dec 07, 2022
Saskatchewan group speaks on a farmer’s right to repair
MELFORT, Sask. – The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) spoke to amendments to the Copyright Act before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industr...
Alice McFarlane Dec 06, 2022
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