Central Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Opinion: Rejecting ag technology can be costly

Governments that decided to approve GM crops have benefited from higher yields and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Dec 12, 2022 1:50 PM Read more >

Opinion: Gene-edited crops rules needed soon

The current process is rooted in sound science, but recent developments seem to have moved from the public policy fast lane to the mud-ridden European-like side roads.

Dec 12, 2022 1:43 PM Read more >

Beneficial bugs protect stored grain

Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress pest populations and reduce the damage they cause.

Dec 12, 2022 7:27 AM Read more >

Should canola seed vigour tests be mandatory?

Seed grower welcomes news that BASF is using a third party to investigate plants' failure to thrive bu says more transparency is needed.

Dec 11, 2022 7:20 AM Read more >

Agribition commercial prices strong

Sale saw 168 open and bred heifers sell for almost $400,000, which producers say will set the tone due to high quality.

Dec 10, 2022 8:11 AM Read more >

Kinistino-Maymont bull takes top Agribition title

Supreme bull comes from Cays Cattle of Kinistino, Sask., while supreme female is a Black Angus from Ontario.

Dec 10, 2022 7:02 AM Read more >

Potato supplies could be tight in 2023

Manitoba and Alberta saw production gains, but Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick produced fewer potatoes compared to 2021.

Dec 9, 2022 11:49 AM Read more >

War dries up Europe’s access to vegetable oil

Russia and Ukraine are responsible for 80 percent of the world’s sunflower oil exports.

Dec 9, 2022 11:43 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Stress a problem farmers often face alone

It’s not that there are not services to help when we feel that our mind is overwhelmed and the decisions we might be making are detrimental, but seeking that help is still difficult for many.

Dec 9, 2022 6:24 AM Read more >

Hydrogen refueler plan Fastrac’ed

JCB concluded hydrogen powered equipment will play a significant role in reducing emissions from both medium and large size heavy equipment.

Dec 5, 2022 7:10 AM Read more >