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Producers need to see more drought support from federal government: APAS

Producers need to see more drought support from federal government: APAS

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to see the Government of Canada offering additional support for producers who are facing a relentless drought.

Further relief plans up in the air as dire drought dries crops

The drought baking farmland in hot, dry conditions has many Saskatchewan producers looking for help with their withering crops.
Crops remain under weather stress in area

Crops remain under weather stress in area

Also impacting hay and pasture

Grassroots farmers, ranchers in Saskatchewan share lands to honour treaty rights

As the province of Saskatchewan verges on making land less accessible to Indigenous hunters and gatherers through pending trespassing legislation, a group of farmers and ranchers are acting as a “counterpoint.

Landowners weigh how to help 'dire' grassland bird populations

Lorne Scott has never wished more for a magic wand.
New Research Chair at USask will help maximize environmental, economic benefits of forage crops

New Research Chair at USask will help maximize environmental, economic benefits of forage crops

SASKATOON – A new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization Chair will be established at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to connect the study of soils, plants, animals, economics, and ecosystems to tap into forage crops’ full
Hot and dry conditions hitting crops hard

Hot and dry conditions hitting crops hard

The extremely hot and dry weather and minimal rainfall this week continues to cause crops to rapidly advance through their developmental stages.
SARM asks for assistance for producers dealing with severe drought conditions

SARM asks for assistance for producers dealing with severe drought conditions

With Canada’s agriculture ministers set to hold a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) call this Thursday, SARM is asking both the Provincial and Federal governments to fully fund programs (and existing safety nets) as drought impact increases across
Province announces programming for farmers facing drought

Province announces programming for farmers facing drought

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced today that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers.
APAS calls for government response to 2021 drought

APAS calls for government response to 2021 drought

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has proposed several steps that must be taken to help producers cope with current drought conditions.