Farmers need to feed the plants that are the foundation of the food supply. Nitrogen fertilizer gives crops key nutrients, but the century-old process used for fertilizer production has significant energy demands. The University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Dr. Kate Congreves (PhD) is part of a group of researchers that a...

After an investigation from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) began in December, it's been determined that a farm in southeast Saskatchewan was home to four cattle that had been infected with bovine tuberculosis, and a number of organizations are working together to curb the spread of the disease.A coordinated...

The 80 to 90 days following calving places a huge demand on the cow. The cow must produce milk, her reproductive tract goes through repair, she needs to begin cycling and hopefully rebreeds within that timeframe. Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Jenifer Heyden says proper nut...

Representatives from five national political parties spoke to the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture at a debate sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). Participants for the debate included Heather Ray with the NDP, Bloc Québécois spokesperson Yves Perron, John Barlow with...

A program that provides financial support to farmers and local governments developing and maintaining responsible agricultural water management projects in Saskatchewan has started accepting applications. The Water Security Agency (WSA) administers the Agricultural Water Management Fund where applicants can receive up ...

It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding.Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan."In the southwest there's a few early adopters out there that are out in the fields already," Harrison said.He s...

The American Soybean Association has released a seed oil study that showed a ban would not bode well for of the soy industry and U.S. consumers. The World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services (WAEES) examined the impacts of a potential seed oil ban in the U.S. food supply. The study comes in the wake of com...

Tariffs have been top of mind for people across the country for months now, so it only makes sense that it would be a top issue as people head to the federal election polls.In Saskatchewan, tariffs are already having an effect.The tariff on Canadian steel going into the U.S. has raised concerns for steel workers in Reg...

The Saskatchewan Beef Expo provides meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that prepare young producers for success in the beef industry The event equipped 78 participants with proven techniques and tips on selection, showmanship, and safe handling practices for livestock provided by returning clinician, Kirk Stie...

Two new life-sized horse models are enhancing the educational experience for veterinary students' practical skills in assisting pregnant horses and their 35-kilogram babies. The pair were donated to the BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) by Dr. June Donaldson, an...

Grain companies have not been pleased with either railways' ability to meet hopper car orders this winter. Mark Hemmes with Quorum Corp monitors railway performance on behalf of grain companies and several farm organizations. He participated in a webinar sponsored by the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission. Hemme...

A fun and interactive program is available to help farm families start those important conversations about safety. The BASF Safety Scouts program provides 2,000 BASF Safety Scout and BASF Safety Captain kits each year at no cost to farm families across Canada. The kits are designed to encourage farm children to take on...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) have done something they haven't done in a long time. APAS applauded the positive steps taken by CN and CPKC to eliminate their rail carbon tax surcharges. This took effect Apr. 1, for Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The developm...

The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign has secured another $13 million towards its new facility in Winnipeg, Man. The funding announcement was made from the pilot bakery at Cereals Canada, one of six technical facilities located at the organization's downtown Winnipeg headquarters.Dean Dias,...

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has made changes to its leadership team. Denise Schmidt steps into the role of executive director ready to strengthen the foundation of agricultural literacy across Canada. Raised with a deep appreciation for Canadian agriculture, Schmidt brings decades of experience connect...

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways increased its contribution to the short line railway industry in the spring budget. The Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP) will receive $1,000,000 to be distributed across 13 short line railways in Saskatchewan. SRIP is a provincial grant program to support infrastructur...

Minister of Agriculture RJ Sigurdson will represent Alberta in Washington, D.C. on Monday to engage in important discussions on how agriculture is beneficial on both sides of the North American border."I want every ag producer and processor in our province to know that we have your back and will continue to advoca...

The 11th annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo returns to Saskatoon, Sask. this weekend and with it comes learning opportunities for young cattle producers. Prairieland Park hosts the event as a way to provide platform for producers to develop their skills, gain industry knowledge, and connect with experts in the field through...

British Columbia poultry farmers are getting a break from devastating waves of avian flu but experts worry what the next migration of wild birds will bring. Troy Bourque with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said there have been six waves of H5N1 flu since the first detection in Canada in 2021, and all coincided wit...

CN Rail said it moved more than 2.85 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 MMT nationally. CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer Remi G. Lalonde said the performance is a direct result of close collaboration with customers to recover from the extreme cold weather experienc...

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China. The province said it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as A...

President Donald Trump indicated that Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods, which includes Canadian-produced canola and canola products, will not presently be subject to tariffs. Canola Council of Canada (CCC) President & CEO Chris Davison said this week's announcement from the President is...

Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskatchewan beekeeper."The tariff game seems to go on and off and change almost on a daily basis," said Simon Lalon...

Expected runoff in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be below normal due to dry fall conditions and a below normal snowpack to date.The Water Security Agency (WSA) updated its spring runoff forecast and said things remain largely unchanged from last month, with most of the Churchill River Basin and further north exp...

The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said the impending federal election is an opportunity to speak with federal policymakers to establish priorities that align ...

The agriculture sectors of Canada and Mexico were spared from new tariffs as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement. Trump's reciprocal tariffs ranged from 10 to 50 per cent to a very long list of countries starting on Apr. 9. Imports not covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade ag...

Over three days last month, Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada's fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme ...

The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite of policy measures to defend supply management and supply-managed sectors such as dairy, poultry, and eggs.In releasing t...