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Neilson Cattle Co. holds annual bull sale

Neilson Cattle Co. holds annual bull sale

Neilson Cattle Company of Willowbrook, held their annual spring bull sale Monday, terming it “ a very steady sale.

APAS optimistic bill may lead to carbon tax exemption for grain drying

A Saskatchewan farm group is optimistic that a private member's bill will lead to an exemption from the carbon tax for grain drying and heating on farms, which are dependent on natural gas.
Future of Pipestone Livestock uncertain

Future of Pipestone Livestock uncertain

The future is uncertain for a livestock market in Pipestone, Manitoba that burned to the ground at the start of this month. The livestock auction in Pipestone was destroyed in a fire on the evening of Monday, March 1.
Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Local Richardson canola plant to double capacity

Richardson International Limited is announcing a significant investment in theircanola crush plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In addition to doubling its processing capacity to 2.

Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture

RM of Wallace-Woodworth
Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Farm Stress Line seeing an increase in calls

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.
Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

Saskatchewan ag exports hit a record

2020 was a record year for agricultural exports in Saskatchewan, helping the province lead the nation in growth in overall export sales over the previous year. Saskatchewan produced $16.
USask scientists help find the key to decoding rye genome

USask scientists help find the key to decoding rye genome

SASKATOON AND GATERSLEBEN – An international team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute in Germany and including University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers has succeeded in completely decoding the genome of rye, despite its large size and complexity.
Feds say farm incomes are surging — but most don't reap gains

Feds say farm incomes are surging — but most don't reap gains

Canada’s most valuable farms and ranches made a mint last year, while many struggled to balance the books, recently released federal data show — a growing gap some see as a grim sign for the sector.

Why some aren’t so sure farms are key to carbon offset plans

Canadian fields, orchards, and ranches might soon be growing a new crop: Carbon credits.
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