Northern Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Sask wants explanation for federal dugout testing

Federal employees said they were testing for pesticide residue and nitrates.

Aug 27, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Federal minister responds to Sask. on dugout testing

Federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has chastised Jeremy Cockrill for spreading misinformation by publicly posting a letter accusing federal employees of testing for nitrates.

Aug 25, 2022 11:17 AM Read more >

Crop Report: Southwest continues to lead harvest

For the period Aug. 16-22.

Aug 25, 2022 10:46 AM Read more >

Wildfire risk expected to remain above average for province

Hunters should take extra precautions in high-risk areas as the hunting season gets underway.

Aug 25, 2022 10:29 AM Read more >

Sunflower Festival blooms at youth farm

The Youth Farm is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday Monday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m until the season ends on Oct. 23.

Aug 23, 2022 2:29 PM Read more >

Crop tour finds wheat yield above average; canola slightly below

Two Argus Media cars covered a winding route between Winnipeg and Saskatoon and a large circle between Saskatoon and Calgary.

Aug 22, 2022 2:16 PM Read more >

Blackleg’s genetic secrets revealed

Blackleg was first detected in a field in northeastern Saskatchewan in 1975.

Aug 22, 2022 11:39 AM Read more >

Horse pull demonstration featured at historic Bell barn event

The event offers visitors an opportunity to see the large heavy horses do things they did when used for farming.

Aug 22, 2022 10:16 AM Read more >

Farmers vulnerable to cyberattack: survey

Hackers expect a ransom payment to restore the computer systems.

Aug 22, 2022 9:43 AM Read more >

Market remains hot but sales cool

Machinery makers face shortages of parts, supply chain delays, rising costs for labour and transportation as COVID disrupts the business.

Aug 21, 2022 11:23 AM Read more >