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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.

Anthrax confirmed in sheep in RM of South Qu'Appelle #157

Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after confirmation that anthrax has been found in the RM of South Qu'Appelle #157.
Hot and dry conditions advancing crops quickly

Hot and dry conditions advancing crops quickly

With very little recent rainfall and a long stretch of hot temperatures, crops are rapidly advancing across the province.

Oil is rebounding, but rural municipalities are waiting on their bills

Rural municipalities in northwest Saskatchewan are chasing after millions of dollars in unpaid taxes from struggling oil companies as prices rebound.
Saskatchewan producer groups call for the creation of an export sales reporting program

Saskatchewan producer groups call for the creation of an export sales reporting program

A coalition of Saskatchewan producer groups is calling for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program to improve market transparency for farmers.
Haying finally under way in province

Haying finally under way in province

The majority of crops in the province are in fair to good condition.
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