Central Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Sclerotinia-resistant canola varieties may be in the cards

A U.S. company develops a trait that it says provides genetic resistance to sclerotinia, which can be challenging for growers.

May 28, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Lower wheat price reduces flour bill

The price of non-durum milling wheat in Saskatchewan was 22 per cent lower in 2024 than it was the previous year.

May 26, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: New ag minister must prove he is listening

It is critical is that farm groups and provincial officials come to those talks with an open mind. This can be a fresh start for farm policy so give the process a chance.

May 23, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Canadian biofuel watches policy developments

Sector hopes for improvements to Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes U.S. restrictions on canola can be lifted.

May 22, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Rail enters calm labour seas

Major railways now have prolonged contract agreements with most of their unions.

May 21, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Is agriculture extension working in Canada?

Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash.’

May 20, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Weather models predict hot summer

The precipitation forecast is for below average amounts in Manitoba in May with near average amounts elsewhere.

May 19, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Hopes high for black barley

The grains contain higher levels of anthocyanins, compounds that are powerful antioxidants.

May 19, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results

Low U.S. corn profitability big threat to phosphate demand, analyst says.

May 18, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

What makes a severe thunderstorm?

Simply having a big difference in temperatures will not create a thunderstorm.

May 17, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >