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Netherlands-based sprayer manufacturer opens Saskatoon store
Agrifac, a global leader in high-tech agricultural sprayers, has opened its first facility in Canada. Located in Saskatoon, Sask., this new hub reinforces Agrifac's commitment to supporting Canadian f...
Jul 08, 2025
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation offers support to landowners facing gopher overpopulation
With escalating gopher populations causing increasing concern for producers and other landowners across the province, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), with the support of the Saskatchewan A...
Jul 08, 2025
Listen: Beware of poisonous plants in pastures
Water hemlock is considered one of North America's most toxic plants. Cattle that consume even a small amount of the root can die. Dean Cortus, Range Management Extension Specialist with the Saskatche...
Jul 07, 2025
Drought impacts crops on the Prairies
Prairie farmers are facing another year of drought and it's forcing some to consider getting out of the business.Quinton Jacksteit, who farms near Golden Prairie in southwest Saskatchewan, says it is ...
Jul 07, 2025
Non-profits benefit from FCC AgriSpirit fund
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund supports capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in communities with fewer than 150,000 people. Applications are now being accepted from registered...
Jul 04, 2025
Saskatchewan farm show ready to highlight new innovations
Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show returns this month to showcase new and exciting technology for the agriculture sector.Ag in Motion show director Rob O'Connor said there will be more to expl...
Jul 04, 2025
Hail, excessive moisture, insects caused the most crop damage in Saskatchewan
Thunderstorms swept across parts of the province, bringing moisture along with some hail and that means some producers will be assessing crop damage over the next week to determine the impact on yield...
Jul 03, 2025
First-of-its-kind initiative will make cow-calf sector more economically viable
The beef industry faces many challenges, including volatile input costs, climate-related risks, and limited access to equitable risk management tools. These pressures have made it difficult for produc...
Jul 03, 2025
Manitoba crop in varying states of development
Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms have resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week in Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture Cereal Crop Specialist Anne Kirk said that's why we are seein...
Jul 03, 2025
Bunge completes $8 billion merger with Viterra
The merger of Bunge and Viterra is officially complete.The U-S-based Bunge, an oilseed processing company, announced the closing on Wednesday of the deal worth 8.2-billion-dollars U-S.Viterra, formerl...
Jul 03, 2025