Agriculture

Prairie expansion still on the table for soybean industry

Extended periods of dryness are a major roadblock for the crop, and new genetics are needed if acreage is to increase

Feb 17, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Herbicide carryover should drive crop choices

Rainfall records, soil type can help make decisions, but a weed control specialist does not advise a chemical analysis

Feb 16, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Sask. farm installs high-efficiency grain dryer

Funding under the federal Agricultural Clean Technology program designed to help producers adopt green equipment

Feb 15, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Prairie canners in a jam — again

Bernardin’s decision to stop making its 78-millimetre gem lids is the same one that caused controversy 20 years ago

Feb 14, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

Producers adapt to climate change

Yhe Keystone Agricultural Producers AGM reported producers are puttng more emphasis on "nature-based solutions"

Feb 13, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Irrigated cucumbers have potential in Sask.

The crop’s management requirements are high because it can go from its peak to an ‘unmarketable mess’ within days

Feb 13, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

USask crop researchers receive $5.7 million for new research

Funding through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund

Feb 13, 2022 6:45 AM Read more >

OPINION: Border blockade hurts ag sector the most

Editorial: its the cattle and agricultural producers suffering most due to the blockades and protests

Feb 12, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Marit says its important to keep investing in crop research

Q&A with provincial minister

Feb 12, 2022 11:52 AM Read more >

Prairie orphan well costs expected to balloon

The environmental liability for cleaning up wells could grow to more than $1 billion by 2025 from $360 million today

Feb 12, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >