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Bees bouncing back after tough spring
The wet, cool spring has been a challenge for local beekeepers. "A lot of beekeepers lost bees this spring because it was cold and wet. And coming out of winter, the clusters were small. They just did...
Jul 17, 2020
Assessing pasture health
Livestock producers know their pasture and how it reacts to grazing.However, having an assessment done on the land gives a producer the chance to look for ways to increase efficiencies and new managem...
Jul 17, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 17, 2020
Elanco Animal Health has agreed to make changes to a $7.6 billion deal to buy several health care products for animals from Bayer AG in order to get approval from a Canadian regulator. The Competition...
Jul 17, 2020
Warm weather and rain have helped crop development in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. - According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report the majority of crops are in fair to excellent condition. Many areas received moisture and while it was welcome in ma...
Jul 16, 2020
Nutrient deficiency and high moisture could affect Canola crops
MEADOW LAKE, Sask - Northwest Saskatchewan and a majority of the Prairies has been experiencing heavy rainfall which could translate in to nutrient deficiencies for Canola crops. According to the Cano...
Jul 16, 2020
Haying operations in central Sask. dampened by rainfall
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask - Thanks to mother nature, farmers in the Prince Albert and Shellbrook areas are playing catch up.Rain in the region has delayed haying operations. According to this week's Crop Re...
Jul 16, 2020
Listen: Herbicide-resistant weeds a growing problem around the world
Canadian farmers are dealing with roughly 77 herbicide-resistant weeds every year. Canada has the third-largest population of weeds resistant to one or more herbicides.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access t...
Jul 16, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday July 16, 2020
MELFORT, Sask - The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have welcomed a new member.The Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) consists of five commodity groups - Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, Manitob...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer.John Holubeshen and...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized Ea...
Jul 16, 2020