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Seeding ‘virtually complete,’ but wet weather causes issues for Sask. farmers
Seeding is "virtually complete" across Saskatchewan, but excess moisture after the wet spring is causing issues for some producers.According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, which ...
Jun 20, 2024
‘Just let the rain keep coming, we need more,’ Sask. Farmers
It's been raining cats and dogs in parts of Saskatchewan for the last couple of weeks, and farmers are loving it.Canada's Farm Show was in Regina this week, and it brought farmers from all over the pr...
Jun 20, 2024
New product solves compaction problem on Western Canadian fields
The Launch Pad at Canada's Farm Show (CFS) in Regina, Sask. serves as the platform to feature innovations in the agriculture sector. Degelman Industries, based in Regina, used the show for the exclusi...
Jun 19, 2024
Canada’s Farm Show links Canadian farmers with international companies
International companies are looking to provide Canadian farmers with their products at Canada's Farm Show in Regina.The U.K.-founded 4B Components provides grain farmers with hazard monitoring systems...
Jun 19, 2024
Canada's Farm Show announces new dates
For 46 years, Canada's Farm Show (CFS) in Regina, Sask. has been held in June, but this will change next year. CFS will transition to Mar. 18, 19, and 20, beginning in 2025. Roberta Engel, Acting Pres...
Jun 18, 2024
Farm Credit Canada funds accelerated breeding program
Increased genetic gain and yield through accelerated breeding will help stimulate rural economic growth and translate to increased revenue and market share for Canadian agriculture. Canada's Farm Show...
Jun 18, 2024
Interest rate drop prompts discussion on finances for farmers
It's a good time for farmers and ranchers to review their financial strategies. The Bank of Canada lowered its target rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent from 5.00 per cent. The target rate is us...
Jun 18, 2024
Agriculture Innovations take centre stage at Canada's Farm Show
From June 18 to 20, farmers, developers, industry professionals, and exhibitors will converge in Regina, Sask. to explore the latest advancements in agricultural technology at Canada's Farm Show (CFS)...
Jun 17, 2024
Food costs increase while farmers see a smaller portion
Farmers are getting less while consumers are paying more. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's (APAS) 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report highlights the concerning trend that farme...
Jun 17, 2024
Clean ammonia project shuttered
Nutrien said it's no longer pursuing its Geismar clean ammonia project as part of a move to simplify its portfolio and focus on its core assets. The Saskatoon-based company announced last year it was ...
Jun 13, 2024