Agriculture

Opinion: History made a mistake with New Year’s Day

Is New Years Day really the beginning of a new year?

Jan 9, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

New disease test may help farmers control aster yellows

Agriculture Canada research scientists have found a way to quickly detect the presence of phytoplasma bacteria in canola.

Jan 9, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Post-secondary schools work with new ag-tech accelerator

More Sask. universities are joining Regina's Agtech Accelerator program this year.

Jan 8, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Bayer says it hopes to create zero net emissions by 2030

German company’s commitment to help mitigate climate change would affect every aspect of its global crop operations.

Jan 8, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Investigation finds unusual cases of pneumonia in cows

University of Saskatchewan researchers may have discovered a viral bacteria infection connected to recent cow deaths.

Jan 7, 2022 5:25 PM Read more >

Federated posts strong earnings

Federated Co-op Ltd. says it will return $353.5M to local co-ops across Western Canada this year.

Jan 7, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Parametric insurance arrives

The definition of "parametric insurance" looks to be expanding, said experts.

Jan 7, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Weather more than immediate concern for farm sector

Long term weather trends concerning

Jan 7, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

FCC expands three loan programs aimed at younger producers

The programs that Farm Credit Canada has changed include the young farmer loan, the young entrepreneur loan and the starter loan.

Jan 6, 2022 12:32 PM Read more >

New technology may soon be unaffordable for mid-sized farms

The market for gently used farm equipment is shrinking, say experts.

Jan 4, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >