Indigenous-led Canola Crushing program
Indigenous-led canola crushing educational program
Yorkton, Sask. is home to two canola crushing plants that have created demand for skilled labour. A new program will help students build the skills they need to prepare for the work in this industry. "Introduction to Canola Crushing Careers," is a new program built on a partnership with the Yorkton Tribal Cou...
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$15 million assigned to 53 crop research projects on the Prairies
The first annual SaskCrops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, Sask. was the chosen venue to announce $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research. Through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), there will be 53...
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Paynton farmer receives Pulse Promoter Award
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Six inductees into the 2025 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
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Indigenous-led Canola Crushing program
Indigenous-led canola crushing educational program
Yorkton, Sask. is home to two canola crushing plants that have created demand for skilled labour. A new program will help students build the skills they need to prepare for the work in this industry. "Introduction to Canola Crushing Careers," is a new program built on a partnership with the Yorkton Tribal Cou...
2h ago
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Big boost
$15 million assigned to 53 crop research projects on the Prairies
The first annual SaskCrops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, Sask. was the chosen venue to announce $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research. Through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), there will be 53...
6h ago
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High honours
Paynton farmer receives Pulse Promoter Award
The pulse industry is celebrating the achievements of trailblazer Vicki Dutton, with the presentation of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Pulse Promoter Award. It recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to developing Saskatchewan's pulse industry in production, marketing, promotion, research, exte...
Jan 16, 2025
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Call to the Hall
Six inductees into the 2025 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
Two members of the Bourgault family will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHOF). The late Frank Bourgault founded Bourgault Industries in 1973, and his son Gerry grew the St. Brieux, Sask. farm equipment manufacturer to a name known by farmers around the world. At the official announcement ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Viterra-Bunge sale
Viterra-Bunge Acquisition Approval Fails Canada's Grain Farmers
A national farm group is disappointed with the decision made yesterday by the Minister of Transport to approve the acquisition of Viterra by Bunge without a divestment of G3. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) said the approval does include the sale of six grain elevators in Western Canada and a $520 million investment comm...
Jan 15, 2025
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APAS calls for withdrawal, consultation on capital gains tax hike
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) wants the federal government to withdraw its proposed changes to Canada's capital gains tax.Since June, the Canada Revenue Agency has been collecting on an inclusion rate that went from 50 per cent to 67 per cent. The higher rate also applies to individuals ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Indigenous-led Canola Crushing program
Indigenous-led canola crushing educational program
Yorkton, Sask. is home to two canola crushing plants that have created demand for skilled labour. A new program will help students build the skills they need to prepare for the work in this industry. "Introduction to Canola Crushing Careers," is a new program built on a partnership with the Yorkton Tribal Cou...
2h ago
Read More
Big boost
$15 million assigned to 53 crop research projects on the Prairies
The first annual SaskCrops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, Sask. was the chosen venue to announce $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research. Through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), there will be 53...
6h ago
Read More
High honours
Paynton farmer receives Pulse Promoter Award
The pulse industry is celebrating the achievements of trailblazer Vicki Dutton, with the presentation of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Pulse Promoter Award. It recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to developing Saskatchewan's pulse industry in production, marketing, promotion, research, exte...
Jan 16, 2025
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Call to the Hall
Six inductees into the 2025 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
Two members of the Bourgault family will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHOF). The late Frank Bourgault founded Bourgault Industries in 1973, and his son Gerry grew the St. Brieux, Sask. farm equipment manufacturer to a name known by farmers around the world. At the official announcement ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Call to the Hall
Six inductees into the 2025 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame
Two members of the Bourgault family will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHOF). The late Frank Bourgault founded Bourgault Industries in 1973, and his son Gerry grew the St. Brieux, Sask. farm equipment manufacturer to a name known by farmers around the world. At the official announcement ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Help with the farm transition
Canada's farm show features hands-on farm transition workshop
New programming is being made available at a popular Saskatchewan farm show that will help farm families start the conversation about transition planning. Farm Management Canada's Bridging the Gap is an interactive workshop that invites farm families to come together and make progress on their farm transition planning....
Jan 10, 2025
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Ag reaction to Trudeau resignation
'What happens now?': Agriculture group reacts to Trudeau resignation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media Monday morning to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement. This was his first planned news conference in the three weeks since Chrystia Freeland's resignation as finance minister and deputy prime minister, which rocked Trudeau'...
Jan 06, 2025
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Farm Transition Appreciation Day
Celebrate Farm Transition Appreciation Day on Jan. 9
The fifth annual Farm Transition Appreciation Day (FTADay) was created to encourage and celebrate the progress Canada's farmers are making to secure the future of farming in Canada. It's a movement to motivate farmers to start, restart, and keep going on their farm transition journey with one day of the year sharing st...
Jan 03, 2025
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Sask Pork award
Environmental Stewardship recognized at Pork Conference
A central Saskatchewan hog operation was honoured for its the responsible use and protection of the natural environment to improve the well-being of humans and ecosystems.Saskatchewan Pork Development Board presented its 2024 Awards of Distinction at its recent symposium and Sunnydale Colony, northwest of Saskatoon, Sa...
Jan 02, 2025
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National Farm Leadership Program
National Farm Leadership Program builds resilience
Applications for the 2025 National Farm Leadership Program are now being accepted. Participants will learn how to perform under pressure, understanding what's behind their behavior to make an authentic, positive shift with agility and confidence. The program is led by certified Executive Coach and fourth generation far...
Jan 02, 2025
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Ag reaction to Trudeau resignation
'What happens now?': Agriculture group reacts to Trudeau resignation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media Monday morning to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement. This was his first planned news conference in the three weeks since Chrystia Freeland's resignation as finance minister and deputy prime minister, which rocked Trudeau'...
Jan 06, 2025
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25% tariff threatened
Canada's grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last night, via social media, Trump stated both Canada and Mexico would incur the tariff sanction should neither country take in...
Nov 27, 2024
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Alberta Grains farmer meetings
Alberta barley and wheat farmers gather for regional meetings
Alberta Grains, which represents 18,000 barley and wheat farmers, will be travelling the province to discuss research and advocacy efforts. The regional meetings, scheduled across six regions from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization's strategic direction. Alberta Grains Chair and Regi...
Oct 28, 2024
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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