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Avian Flu confirmed in County of Stettler
The County of Stettler says the presence of Avian Influenza has been confirmed in the region by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).The affected flock is within the County of Stettler and was i...
Jul 31, 2022
Sask. agriculture sector having trouble filling available positions
Is farming becoming a lost art?There are thousands of fewer people working in Saskatchewan's agriculture sector right now than at the start of 2020.According to Statistics Canada, the sector currently...
Jul 29, 2022
Food Day back this weekend recognizing Canadian food and farmers
Food Day Canada is once again being celebrated in Saskatchewan.On July 30, people are encouraged to showcase different cuisine while also recognizing the people who helped create them."We recognize th...
Jul 29, 2022
Conservation Learning Centre draws large crown for annual Field Day
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The Conservation Learning Centre held its annual Field Day on Thursday, a day that showcased new research projects and equipment they use on the farm.Approximately 100 flocked t...
Jul 28, 2022
Summer 2022 seeing much wetter conditions than 2021, still dry in some areas
This year's summer has been much kinder to farmers in northern Saskatchewan communities than last year.More specifically, much more rain fell throughout June and July than it did during 2021's drought...
Jul 28, 2022
Some crops in Sask. in excellent condition: Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture says some crops in Saskatchewan are in excellent condition as many farmers prepare to take off a better crop than they had in 2021.In the weekly crop report, the ministry s...
Jul 28, 2022
Provincial funding aims to support climate resiliency on farms
VERNON, B.C. - Provincial funding is being rolled out to help farmers and ranchers adopt regenerative agriculture practices, improve farms' drought resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The p...
Jul 27, 2022
Ukraine's grain is ready to go. But ships aren't. Why? Risk
Shipping companies are not rushing to export millions of tons of grain trapped in Ukraine, despite a breakthrough deal to provide safe corridors through the Black Sea. That is because explosive mines ...
Jul 27, 2022
Bea-ewe-tiful day for sheep industry with high auction prices at show and sale
The world redefined the definition of typical over the past three years and that has been no different for the sheep industry.The Grasslands Exhibition that took place in Humboldt over the weekend saw...
Jul 27, 2022
Sask. bee colonies hit hard during winter, above national levels
Saskatchewan's honey bee colonies took a big hit during the winter but not as hard as other provinces.According to reports, nearly half of all colonies in Canada didn't survive the colder months.Graha...
Jul 26, 2022