The Canadian Grain Commission has announced several changes to the grain grading guide this year. Current mildew standards for red spring wheat, red winter wheat are being replaced. Updated standard samples for number 1 and 2 will take effect August first. The mildew standard for number 3 will no longer be used as a grading […]
Saskatchewan farmers are welcoming additional provincial support for irrigation development in the province. Agriculture minister David Marit says an additional 2.5 million dollars will help farmers finance irrigation equipment. The chair of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association, Aaron Gray, says the additional support will help expand the economy. The province says the 2.5 million dollars […]
The 2021 Census of Agriculture reports there were just over 34 thousand farms in Saskatchewan. The break down by size; there were 4,644 farms over 3,520 acres. 1,544 farms were between 2,880 and 3,519 acres, 2,014 farms are listed in the 2,240 to 2,879 acre category with another 3,157 farms between 1,600 and 2,239 […]
Agriculture minister David Marit has announced the winners in this years agriculture scholarships in Saskatchewan. Emily Sebastian of Montmartre was awarded the four thousand dollar scholarship toward post-secondary studies at the U of S college of Agriculture. Her video submission discussed the various ways that farmers and ranchers can effectively communicate with consumers in […]
SaskPower is warning farmers to watch out for overhead power lines during the busy spring seeding season. SaskPower Media relations consultant Scott McGregor does not want to see a repeat of last year. He says 2021 had over 280 farm-related power line incidents in this province, with one tragic fatality. McGregor is asking farmers to […]
Environment Canada’s senior climatologist says long-range models do not point to a repeat of last year’s drought in southern Saskatchewan. David Phillips says western areas of the province are dry and eastern areas are wet. But he says the province is approaching the rainy season of May, June and July. Phillips says the weather […]
The federal government is providing over 2 million dollars for 3 farm youth organizations. The Canadian 4-H Council will receive up to 1.8 million dollars over 2 years to develop new resources to empower youth through leadership programs. 4-H Canada is expected to reach more youth and advance awareness of Canadian agriculture, food knowledge and […]
Grain prices were mixed this past week. P.I. Financial commodity futures advisor, Adam Pukalo, says canola was down 34 dollars a ton for the week while spring wheat was up 44 cents a bushel. Pukalo says canola was down following last week’s contract high for $1212.30 per ton in July. He says canola is down, […]
Six farm research projects across Saskatchewan have been approved for 484 thousand dollars in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The funding is through a program which offers support for field-level demonstrations and evaluation of agriculture practices and technologies. Successful projects this year will be conducted by the University of Regina, U of S, […]
Indigenous fashion designer and member of the Ochapawace First Nation Tracey George Heese has used her talents to help others walk a path of healing and remembrance for missing and murdered women, girls and 2 spirited individuals. Described by some as a genocide – the fact remains that in Canada indigenous women make up 16% […]
