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Fertilizer professionals prepared for questions at annual crop production show
People manning fertilizer booths at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon are anticipating quite a few questions over the next few days focused on the federal government's efforts to ...
Jan 10, 2023
Saskatchewan clubroot case map released
MELFORT, Sask. - The number of confirmed cases of clubroot in Saskatchewan has increased.The 2023 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map outlined the rural municipalities where clubroot has been ident...
Jan 09, 2023
Crop production show returns
MELFORT, Sask. - One of Saskatchewan's longest running agricultural shows opened today in Saskatoon, Sask.Over 20,000 people are expected to attend Western Canadian Crop Production Show which features...
Jan 09, 2023
Advancing agrifood through artificial intelligence
MELFORT, Sask. - Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects are expected to make the plant-based sector stronger and more efficient.As the use of AI grows, so does the need for support in its adoption and ...
Jan 06, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday January 6, 2023
MELFORT, Sask. - Alberta forage producers interested in helping to prevent the spread of invasive species can participate in the Certified Weed Free Forage program.The Alberta Invasive Species Council...
Jan 06, 2023
Peace Country Beef Congress set for Friday and Saturday
The Peace Country Beef Congress is back for 2023 after not being held for the last two years.This year's edition will go Friday and Saturday at Evergreen ParkCongress president Colby Klassen says orga...
Jan 05, 2023
Crop commissions create new management collaboration
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan's oilseed commissions have created a new management structure.The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission...
Jan 04, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 4, 2023
MELFORT, Sask. - A program developed to enhance farm leadership skills is now accepting applications.Farm Management Canada (FMC) executive director Heather Watson said the National Farm Leadership Pr...
Jan 04, 2023
Ian Tyson, Canadian folk icon and rancher, passes away
Sylvia Tyson is remembering her former husband Ian Tyson as a versatile and serious songwriter.The Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller has died at age 89.His manager says the Victoria nativ...
Dec 30, 2022
Province promises income tax savings in 2023 through indexation
As the cost of living rises, the Saskatchewan government is promising tax savings in 2023 through indexation of the provincial personal income tax.According to the Ministry of Finance, the level of in...
Dec 29, 2022