Agriculture

Big Bud tractor designed for easy repair

The new machine has a 1.5-inch thick frame, C-18 engine with a horsepower range from 640 to 750 and CAT 988 HD axles.

Jan 28, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

Sask. ag hall of fame announces new inductees

New members represent farming, communications, home economics, beef research, education and irrigation.

Jan 28, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

Imperial: Canada’s largest renewable diesel plant

When fully operational, the plant will produce more than one billion litres of renewable diesel per year, or 20,000 barrels per day.

Jan 28, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Funding supports research benefitting poultry, hogs, other livestock

USask awarded $5.2 million for innovative research projects

Jan 27, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Public investment in ag research a must

Moving forward that ag research is likely to be essential, and potentially far sooner than we like to think.

Jan 27, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Lumsden Clinic stops treating large animals due to lack of vets

Dr. Tanya Marshall said there is less interest in large-animal service because of the on-call responsibilities

Jan 25, 2023 3:55 PM Read more >

Companion crops key to establishing saline-tolerant forages in saline soils

USask researchers aim to reclaim saline soils.

Jan 24, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

Wheat demand continues to increase

Markets may not have fully accounted for the tight global supply situation that is evolving.

Jan 22, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Drought may lift feedgrains

The USDA’s corn production estimate for Argentina has also been reduced five percent from last month’s estimate.

Jan 21, 2023 12:51 PM Read more >

More emphasis on nitrogen can benefit forage stands

In some parts of the province, removing two tons each year is common, resulting in depleted soil nutrients.

Jan 21, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >