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Farm’s purple martin project takes off

Farm’s purple martin project takes off

Western Sask. producer began building houses for the birds five years ago and this year attracted 61 pair and 227 young.
Drought still a problem for southwest Sask.

Drought still a problem for southwest Sask.

For some Saskatchewan farmers conditions are even drier than last year.
Agriculture This Week: Climate swings can hit ag hard

Agriculture This Week: Climate swings can hit ag hard

A drought in California could leave millions with a threatened water source.
Crop Report: Harvest has reached 23 per cent in Sask.

Crop Report: Harvest has reached 23 per cent in Sask.

Sask. Agriculture Crop Report for Aug. 23-29.
Rare Plant Rescue seeks out endangered plant life

Rare Plant Rescue seeks out endangered plant life

Celebrating 20 years of seeking rare plants of the Prairies.
Grasshopper hordes wreak harvest havoc

Grasshopper hordes wreak harvest havoc

A population explosion in parts of the Prairies damages crops and causes equipment and storage headaches.
Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

The Canola Council of Canada estimates that the U.S. biofuel market could consume up to 6.5 million tonnes of Canadian canola annually by 2030.
Deputy prime minister visits Colonsay, tours potash mine

Deputy prime minister visits Colonsay, tours potash mine

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said that production of potash - a key ingredient in fertilizer - is becoming increasingly important.
Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Consumers tend to seek out cheaper cuts of meat during recessions and price inflation periods.
Weed control, termination goes electric

Weed control, termination goes electric

Electrophysical weeder uses a spray to increase conductivity and electric panels to kill the weeds and crops.