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Seeding virtually complete in Sask.

Seeding virtually complete in Sask.

Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.
State of Agriculture: Grain prices a 'mixed bag' of ups and downs during pandemic

State of Agriculture: Grain prices a 'mixed bag' of ups and downs during pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic killing oil prices and grinding most of Saskatchewan’s economy to a halt through March and April, its impact on the agriculture sector is more of an economic blip, showing a “mixed bag” of price gains and losses, accordi

Sask. ag manufacturers making adjustments due to Covid-19

Agriculture manufacturers in southeast Saskatchewan are making adjustments to their operations to adapt to covid-19 SeedMaster SeedMaster in Emerald Park is one of the leading innovators in the agriculture industry for their work in seeding and to co
Nominations for SaskFlax director elections now open

Nominations for SaskFlax director elections now open

The Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax) reminds flax producers that nominations for the 2020 Director Elections are now open. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31, at 12:00 PM (noon). Nomination form is available at www.

Painting to begin on historic Sexsmith elevator

Efforts to preserve a major piece of Sexsmith’s heritage are taking another big step forward this week, at a cost of $211,000.
Seeding near complete for 2020

Seeding near complete for 2020

Dry conditions this week allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is now planted, which is ahead of the five-year average of 92 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year.
Discovery could lead to stronger dental fillings …

Discovery could lead to stronger dental fillings …

And less time at the dentist
SHA expands criteria related to visitation restrictions

SHA expands criteria related to visitation restrictions

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced on Wednesday they have expanded their criteria for compassionate reasons related to visitation restrictions.
Is Science Back in Style?

Is Science Back in Style?

There have been some unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these is the new celebrity status of our Chief Medical Health Officers.
Parkland College awarded $200,000 research grant

Parkland College awarded $200,000 research grant

From Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
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