Crop research in Saskatchewan is getting a major boost. Agriculture minister David Marit has announced 9.1 million dollars in federal-provincial funding will go to crop research this year. Marit says the funds will go to 55 crop-related research projects in such areas as studying the effect of intercropping on disease levels in various pulse crops […]
The Saskatchewan government and SaskCanola have released the latest clubroot survey map. The map shows the clubroot pathogen has been detected in soil samples in another nine fields, for a total of 38 fields in Saskatchewan. These results are compiled each year through ministry surveys and samples submitted by producers. The areas affected are north […]
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show opened its doors at noon Monday at Saskatoon Prairieland Park. About 350 exhibitors have set up their equipment and displays and are ready for the four day show, which was not held last year due to COVID. In addition to the products and displays, the NuFarm Information Theatre […]
The federal government is providing almost half a million dollars to support productivity in sheep and goats. The project, through the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, will develop a Canada-wide integrated genetic services system to help sheep and goat farmers improve productivity. Farmers will be able to use the new service system to access […]
The Canary seed Development Commission in Saskatchewan is launching a new website for consumers. Commission chair Darren Yungman says the website is designed to provide nutritional information on newly developed de-hulled Canary seed. He says Canary seed for human consumption is being called by its Spanish name, alpiste. Yungman says Canary seed offers high protein, […]
The annual crop production show in Saskatoon is set to start on Monday January 10th. Prairieland agricultural manager Lori Cates says the 4-day event connects industry-leading manufacturers with decision-making farmers. Cates says over 350 exhibitors will be in attendance to discuss the latest advances in farming techniques. Cates says trade show numbers are down a […]
Environment Canada says the bitterly cold weather in southern Saskatchewan will take a break next week. Meteorologist Terri Lang says temperatures by mid-week next week should be above normal. In the meantime, cold Arctic air is hovering over the province. Lang says the jet stream is changing its position and temperatures should be above normal […]
Professional Bull Riding will be part of the annual Canada Farm Show in Regina this June. The Professional Bull Riders organization says Canada’s elite cup series will debut in Regina at the Brandt Centre on June 22nd. The PBR Canada’s cup series features Canada’s best riders along with some of the league’s top international athletes, […]
The Mennonite Disaster Service update says 26 truck loads of hay have been delivered to drought-stricken Saskatchewan in the past few months. The vice chair of the disaster service in Saskatchewan, Ike Epp, says so far, 31 transport trailer loads have been donated by Ontario farmers to the Mennonite Haywest program. He hopes more are […]
Saskatoon-based Nutrien has announced Mayo Schmidt has left his position as president and CEO of the crop input and services company. Executive vice president of potash, Ken Seitz, has been named the company’s interim CEO. Seitz brings extensive global leadership experience in the agriculture and mining sectors. Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of […]
