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APAS producer survey examines drought impact on grain contracts

APAS producer survey examines drought impact on grain contracts

The APAS Grain Contract Survey is designed to collect information to document the range and type of costs producers face due to contract shortfalls
Harvest into final stages for 2021

Harvest into final stages for 2021

Eighty-four per cent of the crop is now combined in east-central region
Young Innovators: USask researcher explores water economy on the Prairies

Young Innovators: USask researcher explores water economy on the Prairies

In the Prairie provinces, where agriculture is a fundamental industry, water is an essential ingredient in the recipe for a healthy economy
Farmers and ranchers have to put their health first - physical and mental

Farmers and ranchers have to put their health first - physical and mental

Even under ideal conditions, farming and ranching in Saskatchewan can be stressful. It can be difficult for producers to leave their stress at work at the end of the day.
Considerations when buying or selling straw in the swath

Considerations when buying or selling straw in the swath

When it comes to selling or buying straw after the crop has been harvested, there are a few things to keep in mind
Despite election, little changed in Ottawa landscape

Despite election, little changed in Ottawa landscape

There had been concerns that the People's Party of Canada and Maverick Party would split the right-wing vote. Neither party elected any candidates and PPC leader Maxime Bernier failed to win his seat
Producers hope AgriRecovery stems sell-off

Producers hope AgriRecovery stems sell-off

Finding feed continues to be a major challenge
Larger bison cull threatens to swamp packers

Larger bison cull threatens to swamp packers

Industry is concerned animals may not go to market this fall because packing plants can’t handle the extra volume
Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

Hay West currently operational – website seeking applicants and suppliers now live

The Hay West program will ship hay from central and eastern farmers to drought-stricken western farmers.
Eastern hay arrives in the West

Eastern hay arrives in the West

A new program from Mennonite Disaster Service is helping drought-affected farmers in Saskatchewan