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An extended dry weather trend in the prairies could be here to stay.Agroclimate Specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Trevor Hadwen said typically wet and drought cycles last for long peri...

It appears the Chinese market may be closed to Canadian canola for some time yet.The Canola Council of Canada held a webinar this morning to update producers and industry on the trade situation with C...

The Saskatchewan RCMP revealed Thursday that its officers laid more than 1,600 charges for various offences on the province's highways during the May long weekend.In a media release, the RCMP said it ...

OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say they're hearing from frustrated canola producers who are still waiting for financial relief recently promised by the Liberal government. The ...

Seeding progress almost doubled last week thanks to very few disruptions in the weather and relatively good seeding conditions. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reported 75 per cent of the cro...

Growing up on reserve, Floyd Favel said his history was something to be ashamed of as his people were looked upon as rebels.But now, with the exoneration of Chief Poundmaker in his own lifetime, he an...

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is buying the Terra Grain Fuel ethanol plant at Belle Plaine.The 150 million litre facility uses more than 400,000 tonnes of grain from roughly 400 farmers and pr...

The Do More Agriculture Foundation has a new executive director.Adele Stewart has 20 years of experience in the health wellness sector, most recently as director of operations at Bridges Health. Her b...

The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) will be replaced as roofing panels on the facility have shrunk and caused water leaks.The recommendation comes from the consort...

Three farm families have made the final list for the 2019 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Award.Jason and Jenna Ranger of Shellbrook farm - 10,700 acres growing primarily canola, oats, wheat, l...