Agriculture

Despite rain delays in some areas, Saskatchewan producers now have nine per cent of the 2016 crop combined, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

There is obviously a market for organically produced foods. The consumer they say, is always right, so the reasons for the demand doesn’t matter. It exists, and when a market exists, someone will generally move to fill it.

Like hundreds of university students Laura Weinbender is heading back to classes. However, in Weinbender’s case it will require a transatlantic flight.

There is a rich rural heritage to the Canadian Prairies, one that I worry will increasingly be lost and forgotten.

Like hundreds of university students Laura Weinbender is heading back to classes. However, in Weinbender’s case it will require a transatlantic flight.

Saskatchewan producers have three per cent of the 2016 crop in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Seven per cent of the provincial crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Logan Stevens held a customer appreciation day Friday, which raised $920 for the Wooly Wunders Multiple 4H Club. In addition to enjoying a burger and cake, attendees were able to get a first look at the new line of Kubota machines.

Harvest operations are underway in the province.

Recently I have spent some free time flipping through livestock pages on the Internet. It was/is, for me something of a reflective process. I grew up on a farm with a primary focus on livestock.

The Government of Saskatchewan, along with grain producers and customers, are continuing discussions with transportation service providers to prepare for a large crop this season.