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The future of ag is in the air
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming increasingly popular on the farm.While it's a great way to take fun pictures of your family or farm yard or shoot videos, there are many benefits to the...
Apr 10, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Farmers frustrated with canola trade dispute
China's decision to block imports of Canadian canola products is a significant threat to Canada's agriculture industry.That was the message from farmers appearing at the House of Commons Agriculture C...
Apr 09, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Tick season starts in Saskatchewan, peak still a month off
Warmer spring temperatures have begun to stir up American dog ticks in Saskatchewan.You may start to see the ticks on yourself or pet dogs now, but peak season is still about a month away, according t...
Apr 09, 2019 American dog tick. (submitted photo/wiki commons)
Swine Fever pushes pork prices
African Swine Fever continues to be the dominant factor influencing hog prices.Despite the extremely large availability of North American slaughter hogs, losses in China due to African Swine Fever con...
Apr 09, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Canola working group discusses trade with China
A working group created to discuss ways to resolve the canola trade dispute with China met for the first time.Representatives discussed key subjects including the importance of focusing on a science-b...
Apr 08, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
U of S team helps decode durum wheat genome
Scientists from the University of Saskatchewan, working with researchers from around the world, have cracked the code that could lead to hardier, healthier durum wheat crops.The research team of more ...
Apr 08, 2019 University of Saskatchewan plant breeder Curtis Pozniak was part of an international team that mapped the entire durum wheat genome. (submitted photo/University of Saskatchewan)
Hail insurance shoulders load for producers
The peace of mind of being protected. That's what Municipal Hail insurance offers and as the weather warms up around the province, this should be top of mind for producers. The organization has been r...
Apr 08, 2019 In 2018, 89 storms caused damage across the province, which was up from 2017 when 73 played a role in claims. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Notley says federal approval for Trans Mountain pipeline to come by the end of May
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she expects Ottawa to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to the west coast by the end of May.In a election campaign stop with energy workers...
Apr 08, 2019 NDP Leader and Premier Rachel Notley. (Canadian Press)
Scheer urges PM to follow through on libel threat over SNC, testify in court
Andrew Scheer is challenging Justin Trudeau to follow through on a threat to sue him over his assertion that the prime minister politically interfered with the criminal prosecution of Montreal enginee...
Apr 07, 2019 Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
‘Thank you for your love’: Memorial held one year after Humboldt Broncos collision
We will stand with you, we will stand behind you, we will stand wherever you need us to stand.That was the message to those affected by the tragedy that occurred one year ago today from Jamie Brockman...
Apr 06, 2019 Community members and dignitaries join with family members of the lost and injured during the Humboldt Broncos First Year Memorial service at Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, SK on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix/Liam Richards)