Agriculture

Innovation is a competitive advantage for Canadian farmers. It is through ongoing innovation that Canadian wheat exports will compete with the likes of the Black Sea.

Most of the province received rain this week, improving moisture conditions, especially in the southern and west-central regions that received higher amounts.

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Todd Lewis is all for the massive irrigation project announced by the Saskatchewan Party government on July 2. Lewis said on that day, “It's very welcome.

An app developed in Saskatchewan meant to help out farmers’ mental health is receiving some support from the Government of Saskatchewan.

TISDALE — According to Kim Stonehouse, crops extension specialist with the Tisdale office at the Ministry of Agriculture, it’s possible Tisdale’s brief hailstorm on July 2 had an impact on local crops.

With the continued issues around telecommunications services in Saskatchewan, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) conducted a survey from May 2019 to January 2020 on internet and cellular service in rural Saskatchewan.

COVID-19 has created roadblocks for everyone, the Sheho 4-H Beef Club being no exception. The COVID-19 shutdown has meant the club has had to be creative to finish its season.

Johne’s disease is a contagious and typically fatal infection commonly disturbing the small intestines of livestock.

Manitoba R.M. Hillsburg-Roblin-Shell River is in the red. Swan Valley West is also in the red. The “red” in this case designates high risk zones for clubroot in Manitoba.

The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has elected the 2020-21 leadership team at its annual general meeting June 25. Chris Lees of Arcola was re-elected as president of the CWA.