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Seeding progressing well in province

Seeding progressing well in province

Despite recent cool and wet weather, good seeding progress was made for much of the province this past week. Thirty per cent of the 2017 crop is now in the ground, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Agriculture This Week - Integrated approach to conservation needed

There should be value assigned to protecting the natural world around us. That said it is not always an easy thing to accomplish. A broadly integrated approach is required if we are to conserve threatened ecosystem such as prairie grasslands.
Food and beverage sector performing well

Food and beverage sector performing well

Canada’s food and beverage exports have nearly doubled over the past decade and the sector continues to stand out from the rest of the country’s manufacturing industry, according to J.P.

Slow return to fields following weather delays

Saskatchewan farmers are slowly making their way into the field. Adverse weather has delayed spring field work, such as applying herbicide, harrowing and seeding, in some areas. Many fields remain wet.

Whether or not to use seed treatment is an important decision

By Lyndon Hicks, P.Ag. Regional Crops Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Yorkton

What affects farmland values?

By Rachel Kraynick, P.Ag Regional Farm Business Management Specialist

Agriculture This Week - Threat of war a dark spectre on trade

As a columnist on agriculture American president Donald Trump is a constant source of material.

Agriculture This Week - Threat of war a dark spectre on trade

As a columnist on agriculture American president Donald Trump is a constant source of material.

Agriculture This Week - Trump's posturing has to be concerning

Canadians involved in trade with the United States may have felt a rather chill wind coming out of the south last week. That wind of course was from the mouth of U.S.

Agriculture This Week - Early Spring a timely one

It might be just what the doctor ordered for Prairies farmers this year, an early dose of spring weather.
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