Controlled Environment Agriculture
Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at that challenge, the federal government will fund a new program to examine alternatives. The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program will suppor...
Oct 30, 2026
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Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
Oct 29, 2026
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Be What the World Needs
A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre. The two centres, located just steps apart, mark the beginning of a new chapter for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the co...
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Soil health
Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A series of workshops in Saskatchewan this week will provide practical advice on how cover crops and healthy soils can address some of today's toughest farming challenges. Cove...
Nov 2, 2026
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Controlled Environment Agriculture
Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at that challenge, the federal government will fund a new program to examine alternatives. The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program will suppor...
Oct 30, 2026
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Steffes Auctioneers hosts inperson sale
Live auction format returns to NE Saskatchewan
While most auction sales are conducted online, one company is reviving the in-person event. Steffes Group Auctioneers will hold its first live auction in Saskatchewan on Nov. 3 in Tisdale, Sask. The live sale will have farm machinery, campers, cars, trucks, ATVs, as well as lawn and garden equipment. Bruce Schapansky ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
Oct 29, 2026
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Agtech Commercialization Readiness program
New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created by Innovation Saskatchewan as a vehicle to help Saskatchewan companies bring ideas to market faster. ACRE provides up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects th...
Oct 29, 2026
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Be What the World Needs
A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre. The two centres, located just steps apart, mark the beginning of a new chapter for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the co...
14h ago
Read More
Soil health
Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A series of workshops in Saskatchewan this week will provide practical advice on how cover crops and healthy soils can address some of today's toughest farming challenges. Cove...
Nov 2, 2026
Read More
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at that challenge, the federal government will fund a new program to examine alternatives. The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program will suppor...
Oct 30, 2026
Read More
Steffes Auctioneers hosts inperson sale
Live auction format returns to NE Saskatchewan
While most auction sales are conducted online, one company is reviving the in-person event. Steffes Group Auctioneers will hold its first live auction in Saskatchewan on Nov. 3 in Tisdale, Sask. The live sale will have farm machinery, campers, cars, trucks, ATVs, as well as lawn and garden equipment. Bruce Schapansky ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Livestock
Be What the World Needs
A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre. The two centres, located just steps apart, mark the beginning of a new chapter for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the co...
14h ago
Read More
Soil health
Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A series of workshops in Saskatchewan this week will provide practical advice on how cover crops and healthy soils can address some of today's toughest farming challenges. Cove...
Nov 2, 2026
Read More
Steffes Auctioneers hosts inperson sale
Live auction format returns to NE Saskatchewan
While most auction sales are conducted online, one company is reviving the in-person event. Steffes Group Auctioneers will hold its first live auction in Saskatchewan on Nov. 3 in Tisdale, Sask. The live sale will have farm machinery, campers, cars, trucks, ATVs, as well as lawn and garden equipment. Bruce Schapansky ...
Oct 30, 2026
Read More
Rural issues discussed with elected officials
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on issues of concern for rural residents. Discussions centred around agriculture, public safety, trade and transportation infrastructure, rural development, and the technol...
Oct 29, 2026
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Agtech Commercialization Readiness program
New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created by Innovation Saskatchewan as a vehicle to help Saskatchewan companies bring ideas to market faster. ACRE provides up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects th...
Oct 29, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide, but the northwest region is only 87 per cent, and the southwest region is 92 per cent. Manitoba Agriculture Applied Research and Production Specialist James Frey said f...
Oct 28, 2026
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Roundup
Ag roundup for Friday, September 18
The provincial crop report shows that harvest progress ground to a halt last week. Just 32 percent of the crop is in the bin province-wide, well short of the five-year and 10-year averages of 71 and 63 per cent. Some areas are even further behind due to the rainfall, says provincial crops extension specialist Augustine...
Sep 18, 2026
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Cross border trade
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath MacDonald joined Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight the importance of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and reinforced Canada as a re...
Aug 18, 2026
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
Aug 10, 2026
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 9, 2026
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