Most of Saskatchewan is dry while some areas got heavy localized rain, according to this week’s crop report. Matthew Struthers with the Ministry of Agriculture called it another topsy-turvy week for producers – some were “slammed with rain and hail” and others were “begging the skies to open up and give them at least a little drop.” […]
Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $1.1-million in 4 industry-led research and development projects. The money is through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF). The SAIF supports the commercialization of innovations in the province’s core economic sectors, while the AGF works in concert to accelerate the commercialization of novel agricultural technologies, according to […]
A Mossbank teenager is taking his passion for the outdoors and turning it into a publication. 15-year-old Carson Green is the owner and creator of “Everything Country Magazine”, and says he started it in 2021, with the setting which he lived in being an inspiration. “Ranching, Agriculture, Rodeo, Hunting, you name it, it’s in there,” […]
With seeding complete in Saskatchewan, producers have shifted their focus to pesticide application and crop development. Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun says crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Provincially, fall cereal crops are slightly ahead in development at 31 percent, while oilseeds are slightly behind in development at […]
One of the first products on the “launch pad” on Day one at Canada’s Farm Show Tuesday morning was Honey Bee Manufacturing’s newest Airflex Combine Header. The latest model is called NXT, or “next” if you’re saying it out loud. Honey Bee’s North American Sales Manager Perry Gryde says it has several new features which […]
The wait is over: Canada’s Farm Show is here. The 45th edition of the show kicked off yesterday afternoon with a “sneak peak” outside of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Agriculture Minister David Marit, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, CEO of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited Tim Reid, and representatives from Viterra and South Country Equipment were […]
Most producers in Saskatchewan have finished seeding. 99 percent of the crop has been seeded, slightly up from 96 percent last week, according to today’s crop report. “It’s right where we should be for this time of year,” said Crops Extenstion Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Matthew Struthers. “There’s a little bit of […]
A piece of technology designed to help detect when cattle are in heat was tested Monday. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association hosted SenseHub Cow-Calf Field Day at D&N Ranch, just south of Peebles yesterday afternoon from 12-3 p.m. Dr. Samuel Wauer is the Associate Director of Cattle Veterinary Services with Merck Animal Health, the company […]
The Canadian Cattle Association is welcoming the creation of the first Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila, Philippines. In a news release, the CCA says the office will offer technical expertise, support to Canadian exporters in the region, and a stronger diplomatic presence to bolster growth of exports. President of the Canadian Cattle Association […]
We’re pretty close to 100 percent for seeding in Saskatchewan. The latest crop report today indicates 96 percent of the 2023 crop is in the ground, up from 89 percent last week, and just behind the 5-year average of 97 percent. The west-central region is essentially done at 99 percent; the northeast and northwest are […]
