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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.

TIPPING POINT: Farmers watching fields ‘burn away’ as drought conditions push crops to the brink

Korey Peters has been watching the skies and praying for rain all summer, but as each day passes, and rains don’t come, he worries more and more that this whole growing season could turn out to be a disaster for him and many other Manitoba farmers.
Farm Stewardship Program supports cow/calf producers

Farm Stewardship Program supports cow/calf producers

In protecting surface water
Springside 4-H Beef Club holds Achievement Day

Springside 4-H Beef Club holds Achievement Day

The Springside 4-H Beef Club held their 2021 Achievement Day on July 5, at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds, Horse Arena. Our show was a little different this year, as were many events this year.
New USask research has potential to make fava beans a new favourite from farm to fork

New USask research has potential to make fava beans a new favourite from farm to fork

A once popular high-protein legume crop with potential to make farming more environmentally sustainable is poised for reinvigorated popularity, thanks to an international research team, including plant geneticists from University of Saskatchewan (USa
Innovation Saskatchewan invests in novel wheat straw pulping technologies

Innovation Saskatchewan invests in novel wheat straw pulping technologies

Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $395,000 to Red Leaf Pulp through its Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) to develop novel wheat straw pulping technologies.