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Producers want more understanding and support of entire food supply chain
Ranching families shared their concerns about the future of the industry during a conference call sponsored by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access said the young produc...
May 28, 2020
Family of man who died at Wascana Lake says he begged for help at hospital
The family of Samwel Uko is speaking out with a message that the 20-year-old football player begged for help at hospital hours before taking his own life at Wascana Lake in Regina last week."I need pe...
May 28, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday May 28, 2020
The provincial government will be putting $8.3 million into water management projects. Rural municipalities, conservation and development area authorities and watershed associations will get $600,000 ...
May 28, 2020
Slowing spread of COVID-19 could also lessen the flu this fall
Efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus is helping slow the movement of influenza among both people and animals.The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has completed a summary of season...
May 27, 2020
Research to focus on efficient use of herbicides
University of Regina researchers are looking for ways to help farmers reduce their environmental impact and improve economic returns. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to research lead Abdul Bais a...
May 27, 2020
Province announces capital projects for post-secondary schools
Three of Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions are getting upgrades through construction projects.The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday the projects will occur at the University of R...
May 27, 2020
Saskatchewan looking to appoint its own chief firearms officer
Saskatchewan has started the process of finding its own chief firearms officer (CFO).In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government announced it was beginning a search for a new CFO, who hist...
May 27, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday May 27, 2020
Rain slowed seeding progress yesterday for many farmers.Environment Canada reported 5.2 millimetres at Melfort and 7.5 millimetres at the Nipawin airport.The Prince Albert area received 9.3 millimetre...
May 27, 2020
4-H project to help families impacted by pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of our lives.This also hit 4-H clubs hard with the cancellation of major events like the Melfort Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale.The Beatty 4-H ...
May 26, 2020
Listen: Unifor sets up secondary picket lines in rural Saskatchewan
Locked out Co-op Refinery workers from Regina are picketing at rural farm fuel locations around the province today.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access says Unifor wants to share their side of the dispute w...
May 26, 2020