AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday.The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources.The funding, provided through the Strategic Resear...
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Survellience program introduced for dairy cattle
Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the United States and a statement from Canada's health agencies said lactating dairy ca...
May 06, 2024
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AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday.The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources.The funding, provided through the Strategic Resear...
14h ago
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster was awarded $6,000 toward her studies as the grand prize recipient. Mann's essay highlighted the future of sustainable agriculture, promoting in...
May 07, 2024
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Supporting farmers
Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard to check in on themselves and prioritize mental health. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food used Mental Health Week as the backdrop to make a funding announcement t...
May 06, 2024
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Survellience program introduced for dairy cattle
Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the United States and a statement from Canada's health agencies said lactating dairy ca...
May 06, 2024
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 3, 2024
The Little Potato Company celebrated the grand opening of its sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alta. The new 240,000 square foot facility showcases technology that revolutionizes the way little potatoes are washed, sorted and packaged with eco-friendly processes that reduces the carbon footprint and wast...
May 04, 2024
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Crops
Gene-edited livestock feed
CFIA says gene-edited livestock feed is safe
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its long-awaited final guidance on novel feed. These updates, initiated in 2018, confirmed gene-edited livestock feed is safe. Cereals Canada Director of Crop Protection and Production Krista Zuzak said CFIA's latest livestock feed regulation helps to clarify Canada's...
17h ago
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Agriculture Roundup
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster was awarded $6,000 toward her studies as the grand prize recipient. Mann's essay highlighted the future of sustainable agriculture, promoting in...
May 07, 2024
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Supporting farmers
Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard to check in on themselves and prioritize mental health. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food used Mental Health Week as the backdrop to make a funding announcement t...
May 06, 2024
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Livestock
Gene-edited livestock feed
CFIA says gene-edited livestock feed is safe
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its long-awaited final guidance on novel feed. These updates, initiated in 2018, confirmed gene-edited livestock feed is safe. Cereals Canada Director of Crop Protection and Production Krista Zuzak said CFIA's latest livestock feed regulation helps to clarify Canada's...
17h ago
Read More
Supporting farmers
Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard to check in on themselves and prioritize mental health. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food used Mental Health Week as the backdrop to make a funding announcement t...
May 06, 2024
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Survellience program introduced for dairy cattle
Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the United States and a statement from Canada's health agencies said lactating dairy ca...
May 06, 2024
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Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive
Changes to capital gains tax not for everyone
A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains proposals contained in last month's budget. One item being scrutinized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the new Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive. Qu...
May 02, 2024
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Rental rates keeping up with the value of land
High prices of farmland translates to higher rental rates
Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cultivated farmland from data on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. The analysis provides a detailed breakdown of rent-to-price ratios by province, highlightin...
May 01, 2024
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Protecting farm animals from predator attacks
Manitoba's livestock predation program received financial support
Wildlife attacks on livestock are a significant problem for Manitoba producers with over 2,000 livestock lost each year. Farmers and ranchers have been asking for some form of support to implement measures to discourage these attacks. The federal and Manitoba governments are providing $500,000 to Manitoba's Livestock P...
Apr 30, 2024
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Markets
Working to end global hunger
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food. For nine years Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) have partnered in growing projects to support the less fortunate. Food securit...
Apr 26, 2024
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The Cost of the Carbon Tax on the Farm
Listen: APAS says farmers continue to be pinched by carbon tax
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has updated the costs associated with the most recent increase in the carbon tax from $65 per tonne of CO2 equivalent to $80 dollars per tonne.Since 2019, APAS has tracked the cost implications using a per-acre example of wheat production from the farmgate t...
Apr 04, 2024
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Barley Research
Barley research focuses on areas of concern for growers
Putting money into the research that matters most to barley growers.Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is committing roughly $856,000 for the next five years on several projects including ultra-early seeding, seeding rates, seedling survivability, improving uniform maturity in barley, and testing m...
Apr 03, 2024
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Sponsored
An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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