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Parrish & Heimbecker announces new grain and crop inputs facility in Yorkton

New site to provide full suite of crop input solutions and global grain marketing opportunitie
Farm debt under control, but watch for higher interest rates: FCC

Farm debt under control, but watch for higher interest rates: FCC

The potential for higher interest rates is the darkest cloud shading recent news that farm debt in Canada recorded the smallest increase in six years, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) chief economist.
New fertilizer production facility announced for province

New fertilizer production facility announced for province

First of its kind manufacturing plant near Saskatoon to create jobs, ag value chain growth
Regenerative farmers aim for nutrient density in the RM of Livingston

Regenerative farmers aim for nutrient density in the RM of Livingston

Colin Rickard and Erin McLaughlin, owners of the new Berserker Farms in the RM of Livingston, describe their business as a small regenerative farm that prides itself on producing humanely raised and nutrient dense meats.

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.
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