Central Saskatchewan Agriculture News

UPDATED: Spring 4-H show hosted in Yorkton

The show itself will be a split affair over two days with the Jackpot Show Friday afternoon with Dean Sentes judging, and the 4-H Open Show Saturday with Kurtis Reid the judge.

Apr 14, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

Map weed clusters to manage resistance

Accurate maps of weed locations are a good first step to squash them before they can spread.

Apr 14, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

Viterra upgrades Sask. grain elevator

The terminal has been well-maintained and remains a critical asset.

Apr 14, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

Cattle markets on fire

It’s 2015 all over again — so far.

Apr 14, 2023 7:08 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: The rise of pulse crops in world's 'Bread Basket'

The populations in countries such as India are still growing. That’s simply more mouths to feed, mouths who culturally have a taste for pulse crops.

Apr 14, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Pea shooters: do big drills damage seed?

Study reveals varying the fan speed did not affect seed germination, vigour or seed coat.

Apr 13, 2023 2:09 PM Read more >

Louis Dreyfus to expand Sask. canola crusher

Capacity at the facility will increase to two million tonnes.

Apr 13, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Wheat ignores late-seeding prospect

Minneapolis wheat futures prices have been trending down since the end of March.

Apr 13, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >

USask, BMO team up to fund food security research

The research aims to increase crop yields but remain sustainable by 2050.

Apr 12, 2023 11:23 PM Read more >

Yorkton economy receives major shot in arm with canola expansion

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), has announced it will expand its canola crushing facility at Yorkton.

Apr 11, 2023 3:51 PM Read more >