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Sask. farmer believes ag sector getting undeserved blame for high food prices
One farmer in Saskatchewan believes his sector is being blamed for the rising food prices.Kerry Peterson farms in the Shellbrook area and told farmnewsNOW there are several reasons why it costs more a...
Aug 08, 2023
Expert says warm, dry conditions to blame for huge grasshopper population
Grasshoppers have been a menace across Saskatchewan this summer.They've been destroying crops, bouncing around yards, and hanging off screen doors.James Tansey, the Ministry of Agriculture's provincia...
Aug 08, 2023
B.C. port workers ratify deal, ending long labour dispute
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's port workers have voted almost 75 per cent in favour of accepting a contract offer, ending weeks of turbulent job action that stopped billions of dollars' worth of goods...
Aug 05, 2023
Despite avoiding major drought conditions, many areas in Sask. still seeing below-average levels of rain
Some farmers in different areas of Saskatchewan are counting their lucky stars that they've avoided any major drought conditions.This includes Prince Albert and some parts of the northeast.While some ...
Aug 04, 2023
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and I...
Aug 04, 2023
Feds providing Manitoba Pork Council $950K to help prevent African swine fever
The federal government is providing nearly $950,000 to the Manitoba Pork Council to help them prepare for the possibility of African swine fever (ASF).ASF is a contagious and deadly viral disease affe...
Aug 04, 2023
Food Day set to be celebrated across Canada
Farmers and ranchers across the country will be celebrated this weekend.Sunday has been declared Food Day Canada where those who plant, harvest, and make our meals will be recognized. This is the 20th...
Aug 03, 2023
Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association hosts popular meetings for producers hit by drought
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers hit hard by drought conditions took part in two town halls this week put on by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA).The first was in Cabri where over 100 peo...
Aug 03, 2023
Harvest continuing in drought areas across Saskatchewan, overall crops and pastures still struggling
Combines are starting to become a more common site in drought-stricken areas across Saskatchewan.That's according to the province's crop report for July 25 to July 31 which mentions this is mostly hap...
Aug 03, 2023
Severe drought leading to lack of feed for ranchers
KAMLOOPS - The province of British Columbia is facing two separate but very much connected emergencies this summer. As we approach August, the province has already lost the most hectares in history to...
Aug 02, 2023