Agriculture

There is a need to get the true story of agriculture to consumers. That was the message those attending the 40th edition of the Rotary Club of Yorkton Farmer Appreciation banquet held at the Painted Hand Casino Saturday.

The ninth annual Blue Collar Bull Sale was held at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton Saturday.

The word hormones when it comes to use in agriculture, is becoming one which creates an emotional response in consumers.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart hasannounced the government of Saskatchewan will hold further consultations and undertake a review of farmland ownership rules under The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act.

The Size Matters Charolais Bull Sale was held Thursday at the farm of Carey and LeeAnn Weinbender, southeast of Canora.

It was interesting to walk into the ‘Best of the Breeds’ bull sale at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently and be busily taking a few pictures for the newspaper as the first bull sold on the day at $24,000.

As interest in the potential of soybeans for local area farmer grows, so too does interest from companies such as Parrish & Heimbecker. Last week the grain handling company held an information session on soybeans for farmers in the Yorkton area.

In reading a recent article on growing concerns from some quarters over the quality of Canadian export wheat, I must say the old adage about being careful about what you wish for came to mind.

The Best of the Breeds Bull Sale has been held in Leross for the past decade, but moved to Heartland Livestock in Yorkton for its 11th annual sale held Sunday.

It’s that time of year again. For most farmers spring means calving and/or seeding time and income tax time.