Agriculture

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.

But no new debt during COVID-19 pandemic

East Central Research Foundation deletes event for 2020 due to COVID-19

Windy conditions continued in most of the province this week, but started to calm down in other areas. This allowed more farmers to get into the field to spray for in-crop weed control and insect pests.