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U of S prof predicts wild pigs will show up in Sask. cities
The death of a woman who was killed by wild pigs in Texas should be a warning for Saskatchewan residents.That's the word from University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook, who spent a decade track...
Nov 28, 2019 A mature adult wild pig in Saskatchewan. (Klint Brownridge)
Agribition supports livestock research centre
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced a financial contribution to a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research facility.CWA will provide the funding over the next 10 years to the Livestock and ...
Nov 28, 2019 Doug Freeman, Dean, Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Mary Buhr, Dean, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday November 28, 2019
The carbon tax and a rebate for farm fuel was debated in the legislature.The NDP accused the provincial government of providing limited support for a carbon tax rebate on grain drying.Premier Scott Mo...
Nov 28, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Listen: Tisdale 4-H member successful at national competition
A member of the Tisdale 4-H Beef club placed second at a national event at Canadian Western Agribition.17-year-old Justin Harcourt was a part of the 4-H Saskatchewan team at the Canadian 4-H and Youth...
Nov 28, 2019 Justin Harcourt (centre) accepts the Reserve Grand Aggregate Banner from sponsors TD Canada Trust and Co-op (submitted photo/Justin Harcourt)
Agribition boasts high quality livestock
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) purebred beef events are underway.The interbreed competition saw top-quality animals competing head-to-head with other breeds in the show ring.CWA director Barry Youn...
Nov 27, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Listen: Potential for new Canadian agriculture export markets
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said there is still more to be done to expand exports beyond traditional markets.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke to FCC's senior economist J.P. Gervais during Agribition ...
Nov 27, 2019 (AliceMcFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Stabbed, headbutted, feces thrown; CUPE reports violence in Sask schools
Schools are a place to learn and grow, but they can also be violent for education support workers in Saskatchewan.CUPE did a confidential survey involving more than 1,000 education support workers, hi...
Nov 27, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Agriculture Information Update for Wednesday November 27, 2019
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says the country still has room to expand and diversify beyond its largest traditional markets for its top four agriculture exports.In its latest trade report, FCC said growin...
Nov 27, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Premier speaks to business leaders at Agribition
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed business leaders, politicians and others at the Food, Fuel and Free Trade breakfast at Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).Moe discussed pressing issues includin...
Nov 26, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Listen: Experience alpacas at Agribition
Alpacas are being featured at Canadian Western Agribition. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke to Cathy Merkley with TNC Farms from Lloydminister about these gentle animals with the prized fleece.ali...
Nov 26, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)