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Survey suggest majority of farmers don't want to reduce fertilizer use
A recent survey suggests the majority of Canadian farmers don't want to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer.That was a question asked by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to determin...
Aug 08, 2022
Local ranch gives back to the community and environment
PRINCE GEORGE - As one of the largest cattle ranches in B.C., the Bar K Ranch prides itself on its organic and hormone-free beef.Cattle enjoy pastured life on their 8,000-acre ranch in the Lakes Distr...
Aug 08, 2022
Crops in County okay after intense hail and wind storms on August long weekend
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - After a less than pleasant August long weekend (July 29-August 1) in the Peace Region, which brought rain, hail, gale force winds, and a possible tornado, crops are looking to ...
Aug 08, 2022
Nutrien names new president and CEO
Nutrien's interim CEO is the company's new president and CEO.The Saskatoon-based company announced Monday that Ken Seitz had been named to the post. He was named the interim CEO on Jan. 4, after Mayo ...
Aug 08, 2022
Farmer's Almanac predicting tough winter for Saskatchewan
The upcoming winter in Saskatchewan isn't going to be a lot of fun.That's according to Canadian Farmer's Almanac annual outlook which is forecasting the season to feel like a 'hibernation zone' across...
Aug 05, 2022
Sask ag sector fills 700 positions in July
Saskatchewan's agriculture sector is seeing an increase in jobs for the sixth straight month.According to Statistics Canada, around 700 positions were filled in July. Since the start of the year, the ...
Aug 05, 2022
Farmers looking with concern at federal fertilizer target
As Saskatchewan farmers dive into harvest season, some are watching the federal government and its 2030 emission reduction targets with a raised eyebrow or two.The federal government wants to see fert...
Aug 05, 2022
Producers seeing good progress in production in North West
North West Saskatchewan producer, Agnes Morgenstern, is hoping for a good crop this year to help make up for last year's drought.She and her husband, Calvin, grow canola, wheat, barley and oats in the...
Aug 04, 2022
Should Regina be called Canada's Mustard Capital? Some believe so
REGINA, Sask. - Some in Regina are hoping the Queen City gets another nickname. Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) wants people to acknowledge the area as the mustard capital of Canada.Kirk ...
Aug 04, 2022
Harvest begins in parts of Saskatchewan
Harvest has just kicked off in some areas across the province, particularly in the west-central and southwest regions where crop development is most advanced.According to the weekly Crop Report from t...
Aug 04, 2022