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Cereals Corner: Unifying the national voice of cereals

Cereals Corner: Unifying the national voice of cereals

The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and Cereals Canada are moving forward towards an amalgamated organization. This is a positive development.
Estevan bull was sold for $150,000 at R Plus 20 for 20 anniversary sale

Estevan bull was sold for $150,000 at R Plus 20 for 20 anniversary sale

Marlin and Lucille LeBlanc held their annual R Plus Simmental bull and female sale on March 8, and it went better than they could expect. “The sale went very good, the best sale we’ve ever had,” said Marlin LeBlanc in an interview with Lifestyles.

Think Wheat seminar in Assiniboia was chocked with great information for producers

The Sask Wheat Development Commission arrived in Assiniboia with a full agenda packed with information for the region’s local ag producers on March 3.
Cycling rice and shrimp farming in Vietnam important for food security

Cycling rice and shrimp farming in Vietnam important for food security

Scientists’ findings important for Mekong Delta farmers
Canola Council reports on 2019, highlighting strength of value chain partnership

Canola Council reports on 2019, highlighting strength of value chain partnership

At the Canola Council of Canada’s (CCC) Annual General Meeting earlier this week, president Jim Everson presented the 2019 annual report: Partnership with Purpose.

Viruses: An eye on the big picture

Dr. Julie Brassard has a passion for viruses. Viruses are tiny organisms that can make you sick in a matter of hours. She is part of a team of researchers that helps us better understand viruses.
Conservative shadow Minister of Ag visits Yorkton

Conservative shadow Minister of Ag visits Yorkton

Prairie farmers are a disgruntled lot these days, and they want the federal government to step up to make things better. That was the message a small gathering gave John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Helping farmers cope with stress

Helping farmers cope with stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental health.
CAFA learning event covers stress

CAFA learning event covers stress

It’s difficult to give advice if you don’t know what to say.
Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy Month

Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy Month

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March 1-31, 2020, as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.