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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
Heat blasting impacts canola in north west
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Producers in the north west region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas, experienced some stress from the recent hot spell.In its latest crop update for the perio...
Jul 26, 2022
Pilot program to assist B.C. farmers and ranchers prepare for extreme weather events: 'It's great to see that support'
ROSEDALE - A new pilot program announced by the province will allow B.C. farmers and ranchers to prepare for extreme weather conditions such as wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. One dairy farmer ...
Jul 26, 2022
Canadian Western Agribition name new CEO
The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has found its new CEO.Shaun Kindopp will officially take over the role on Aug. 2, 2022, for the largest livestock show in Canada."I am incredibly honoured to be j...
Jul 26, 2022
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment
SASKATOON, Sask. - A mustard seed shortage is driving up prices and could leave some store shelves with scant supply before the new harvest hits markets this fall, industry experts say.France, the wor...
Jul 25, 2022
Melfort & Tisdale to see diseased elm trees removed over next couple months
MELFORT, Sask. - A company out of Regina will be traveling to the northeast to dispose of diseased elm trees.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment announced on Monday they've contracted Northern Tree...
Jul 25, 2022
Sheep producers flock to Humboldt for return of annual show
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The Elgar Petersen Arena was a real barn over the weekend.While it's usually full of Broncos, it was full of sheep as producers from across the province flocked to Humboldt over the ...
Jul 25, 2022
Canada sees largest loss of bee colonies in past 20 years
FREDERICTON, N.B. - Preliminary figures indicate nearly half of all honeybee colonies across Canada didn't survive last winter - the largest rate of colony losses in the country in the last 20 years. ...
Jul 25, 2022
Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers agree on new funding for agricultural partnership
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is getting $500 million in new funding.The federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met this week, eventually reaching an agree...
Jul 23, 2022
Provincial ag ministers ‘disappointed’ with federal fertilizer emissions target
OTTAWA - The agriculture ministers from Saskatchewan and Alberta have roundly condemned the federal government's target to reduce emissions from fertilizer use.The federal government has set a goal of...
Jul 22, 2022