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International event attracts wheat scientists
A conference focused on wheat is being held in Saskatoon.The First International Wheat Congress (IWC) in Saskatoon will focus on six areas of wheat research including wheat diversity, genomics, produc...
Jul 23, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday July 23, 2019
The group that represents canaryseed producers will be revisiting payment protection.Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan (CDCS) said with ILTA Grain under creditor protection some canary...
Jul 23, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Listen: Field day provides information to farmers
The annual field day just south of Melfort on Wednesday is more than just a great, free lunch.The North East Agriculture Research Foundation (NARF) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) combine ...
Jul 22, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Many Saskatchewan livestock producers eligible for deferrals
The federal government has released a list of regions where the livestock tax deferral has been authorized due to extreme weather conditions. Officials say producers are encountering significant short...
Jul 22, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Ag. minister suggests more support coming for producers, impacted by trade issues
As another week begins, there still remains no movement at the Chinese border for Canadian canola or meat.Canada's trade issues with China were a central focus of last week's discussions at the provin...
Jul 22, 2019 Agriculture Minister David Marit. (submitted photo/Government Saskatchewan)
Agriculture Roundup for Monday July 22, 2019
Agriculture ministers from across Canada are taking a closer look farm business risk management programs.Speaking at the closing of the annual ministers meeting in Quebec City, Saskatchewan Agricultur...
Jul 22, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Ag. ministers wrap up meetings in Quebec
Women in farming, mental health, and agri-stability were among the topics covered this week by the provincial agriculture ministers in Quebec City.During Friday's post-conference media question period...
Jul 19, 2019 (Facebook/ Marie-Claude Bibeau)
A public memorial will he held for Sailor Dan
The people of Saskatoon will be able to get together and say goodbye to Sailor Dan.A memorial service will be held next Wednesday, July 24th for the local legend.It's going to start at 6:00 p.m. in Ki...
Jul 19, 2019 Dan Hicks, better known as Sailor Dan, died on July 9, 2019 in Saskatoon. (submitted)
Flea beetle population jumping in 2019, says Saskatoon researcher
A man who knows a lot about bugs says the hot, dry conditions Saskatchewan experienced this summer have helped provide the perfect feeding ground for flea beetles, and may explain why their numbers ar...
Jul 19, 2019 Dr. Tyler Wist talks about flea beetles at the annual Field Day event. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Gathering feedback at Ag in Motion
Many organizations use farm shows like Ag in Motion (AIM) to listen to producers about concerns they have with day to day operations.Saskatchewan Crop Insurance CEO Shawn Jaques said he's been driving...
Jul 18, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)