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Gathering feedback at Ag in Motion
Many organizations use farm shows like Ag in Motion (AIM) to listen to producers about concerns they have with day to day operations.Saskatchewan Crop Insurance CEO Shawn Jaques said he's been driving...
Jul 18, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Some Saskatchewan crops suffer due to stormy weather
Some crops in Saskatchewan have been hit hard by the recent wet and stormy weather.In Thursday's crop report, Saskatchewan Agriculture says the majority of crops in the province are in poor-to-good co...
Jul 18, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Local producers encouraged to scout for clubroot
A small group of producers from the Prince Albert area were informed on Thursday that if they grow canola, they should be aware of clubroot.Crop Extension Specialist Allie Noble was among the presente...
Jul 18, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Listen: Successful outdoor farm shows
There are two outdoor agricultural trade shows in Canada. The first opened in 1994 at Woodstock, Ontario.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talked to Outdoor Farm Show President Doug Wagner about the Onta...
Jul 18, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Agricultural Roundup July 18, 2019
This is the last day of Ag in Motion near Langham.Grain and livestock producers have been walking the grounds near to see the newest in technology, plots and equipment demonstrations.Show Manager Rob ...
Jul 18, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Strong attendance at outdoor farm show
The gloomy skies this morning didn't dampened the mood of the general manager of Ag in Motion (AIM).Even with some rain yesterday afternoon and the chance of showers in forecast for today, Rob O'Conno...
Jul 17, 2019 Ag In Motion General Manager Rob O'Connor (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday July 17, 2019
About 30,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of Ag in Motion over the three days.The uncertainty over the future for Canada's canola going to China has been on farmers' minds.Spencer Jam...
Jul 17, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Listen: Digital farming solutions
Several companies use Ag in Motion as a platform to launch new ideas. This was the case for Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions last year at AIM.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke to Business Developem...
Jul 17, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Premier praises outdoor farm show
Saskatchewan's premier visited Ag in Motion (AIM) today and watched a demonstration of driverless farm equipment.Scott Moe said AIM showcases advancements in agriculture."It's great how they're able t...
Jul 16, 2019 Norbert Beaujot, president of Seedmaster and inventor of the DOT technology with Premier Scott Moe (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Chuckwagon safety questioned after Calgary Stampede
A high number of horse deaths during the 2019 Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races has led to some calling for the event to be banned.A total of six horses died during this year's races, bringing the num...
Jul 16, 2019 A photo of the chuckwagon races during Sport Days in 2017. (File photo/paNOW Staff)