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CP Rail investigating after video surfaces showing train running over antelope
Canadian Pacific Railway is saddened and investigating after a herd of antelope was struck by a moving train last month.The incident happened on Nov. 15 near Maple Creek, Sask. Video shows the herd ru...
Dec 02, 2020
Researchers convert wheat straw into hydrogen fuel
MELFORT, Sask. - Scientists are using sunlight to turn straw into something more valuable. Researchers at the University of Calgary with the help of technology from the Canadian Light Source (CLS) in ...
Dec 02, 2020
Listen: Brisk canola sales and higher prices
MELFORT, Sask. - All of the signs are pointing to good canola prices over the winter and into next spring.Oil World publisher Thomas Mielke spoke at the recent Canola Discovery Forum.He explained lowe...
Dec 02, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday December 2, 2020
Two Saskatchewan commodity groups have recently tabulated the results of their director elections.Saskatchewan Pulse Growers announced Terry Youzwa of Nipawin and Winston Van Staveren of Creelman are ...
Dec 02, 2020
Best-ever November for CP grain shipments
CALGARY, AB. -- Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail has had a number of exception months this year for keeping grain on the move.November was no exception, as CP Rail had the best-ever November and second-best...
Dec 01, 2020
Prairie farm leaders ask for an extension on private grade crossings regulation
MELFORT, Sask. - There is one year left before new mandatory grade crossing requirements must be met.The federal government has been asked to reconsider its decision for railway companies to impose gr...
Dec 01, 2020
Listen: Support 4-H on Giving Tuesday
MELFORT, Sask. - We're asked to give generously on Giving Tuesday. 4-H Saskatchewan could be one of the recipients.4-H Foundation board member Taylor Wildeman tells Alice McFarlane with Ag Access abou...
Dec 01, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday December 1, 2020
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was encouraged by the government's recognition of key rural issues outlined in yesterday's Speech from the Throne.SARM President Ray Orb sai...
Dec 01, 2020
Listen: Saskatchewan responds to federal proposal on AgriStability
MELFORT, Sask. - The federal government has presented the provinces a proposal on changes to AgriStability.Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said Ottawa is offering to make changes but on ...
Nov 30, 2020
Agronomy Research Update goes virtual
MELFORT, Sask. - A popular event for farmers and agronomists will have a new look this year. The Agronomy Research Update, which would normally be held over two days in Saskatoon will follow a virtual...
Nov 30, 2020