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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.
Hints on tracking ag commodity prices

Hints on tracking ag commodity prices

‘The Wild Oats Grain Marketing Seminar’ was held in Yorkton Feb. 27. For those attending the one-day event, it was an opportunity to pick up some information and techniques that can be an asset for farmers looking to improve their marketing.

Do you have a nose for picking—the best apples?

Fall is a beautiful time of year to wander grocery stores aisles, filled with the smell of freshly picked apples from Canadian orchards. Smelling apples is part of the job for Dr.
Action needed as anniversary of China canola trade dispute approaches

Action needed as anniversary of China canola trade dispute approaches

As the first anniversary of China’s decision to block imports of Canadian canola approaches, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is calling on the federal government to resolve the dispute and to support industry diversification efforts.
Prairie wheat and barley commissions concerned about impact of SVUAs

Prairie wheat and barley commissions concerned about impact of SVUAs

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Barley have significant concerns about
Crop insurance enhancements announced

Crop insurance enhancements announced

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced enhancements to the 2020 Crop Insurance Program.
APAS President meets with Chinese Ambassador

APAS President meets with Chinese Ambassador

APAS President Todd Lewis and Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu discuss longstanding trade relationship
Smart Earth Camelina to ship first load of camelina oil by rail

Smart Earth Camelina to ship first load of camelina oil by rail

Saskatoon-based Smart Earth Camelina Corporation (Smart Earth) is shipping the first rail tank car filled with camelina oil, originating from the Canadian Prairies to an end user in Vancouver, in collaboration with its crush partner Virtex Farm Foods