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House committee pushes feds to scale up action to save wild salmon

A parliamentary committee wants action from Ottawa to save wild salmon stocks on the West Coast — demanding the federal fisheries minister devise comprehensive research and restoration strategies, treat First Nations as equal conservation partners, c
USask agricultural researcher receives $2.5 million in support

USask agricultural researcher receives $2.5 million in support

From the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan
Wax proves key to protecting crops from drought and frost

Wax proves key to protecting crops from drought and frost

SASKATOON – A team of researchers used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to show that cuticular wax—a waxy layer that covers exterior surfaces of plants, much like human skin—provides a barrier against low temp
Crop conditions normal for time of season

Crop conditions normal for time of season

This week, the north east and east central regions saw the most rain, with the highest amount reported in the Spruce Home and Rhein areas with 32 mm.

Provincial and federal governments invest in pulse starch research

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $2.
Renewed funding announced to build public trust in agriculture

Renewed funding announced to build public trust in agriculture

The federal and provincial governments recently announced $1.5 million over two years in renewed funding for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) and 4-H Saskatchewan.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is all a-buzz over pollinators

Ducks Unlimited Canada is all a-buzz over pollinators

Conservation group celebrates role pollinators play in healthy, sustainable landscapes

Cowessess First Nation reviving its farming history

A Saskatchewan First Nation is nurturing new farming operations more than a century after they were stifled. An injection of $954,000 in federal cash is making up for lost time, Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme said.
Moisture conditions improving slightly for crops

Moisture conditions improving slightly for crops

Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions have increased compared to the previous week due to rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and three per cent very short.

Renewed funding announced to build public trust in agriculture

The federal and provincial governments have announced $1.5 million over two years in renewed funding for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) and 4-H Saskatchewan.
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