Agriculture

In terms of agricultural sales the humble honey bee and the honey they produce are not a major contributor. But the honey bee is gaining lots of attention these days because they are facing issues in terms of survival.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) has issued the largest single agricultural drainage approval in the province’s history. A single approval was issued to 73 landowners for more than 18,000 acres of an organized and responsibly managed drainage network.

As Saskatchewan moves toward spring, attendees of an R.M. of Orkney ratepayers meeting March 1 received an overview of the provincial Agriculture Water Management Strategy.

Maybe I’ve been writing about the field of agriculture too long. At least it seems that way when I begin reading stories in the farm press suggesting the sector is slipping toward what some are suggesting are the worst of times.

Saskatchewan may have a more diversified economy than was once the case, but agriculture remains an important element.

Canola’s value to the Canadian economy has tripled over the past decade to $26.7 billion a year, according to a new independent analysis released today by the Canola Council of Canada.

Donald Trump is a man who I find fascinating. — John Gormley Radio Host Donald Trump as president of the United Stated certainly creates some unknowns in terms of trade and its impact on the Canadian economy.

There are new regulations in place in terms of farmers draining water from sloughs and wetlands, and producers need to be aware of the changes.

There are always two sides to a given coin, and that is certainly the case when it comes to what to do with sloughs and wetlands in a farm field. Producers of course want to cultivate every acre as a way to generate maximum dollars.

A new program provides area farmers with a different option to garner annual value from marginal wetland areas.