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TB testing expands to wildlife

TB testing expands to wildlife

Testing will occur in wildlife management zones 37 and 48 in east-central Saskatchewan near Yorkton.
Brazilian farmers gather info at Sask. farm show

Brazilian farmers gather info at Sask. farm show

Ag in Motion attracts visitors from around the world who welcome the opportunity to see new farming techniques in action.
Opinion: Farmers deserve zero-till recognition

Opinion: Farmers deserve zero-till recognition

Saskatchewan's zero-till farmers outperform all provinces in carbon capture.
Pulse sector lowers targets on new-use demand

Pulse sector lowers targets on new-use demand

Industry had originally wanted to create two million tonnes of North American demand for whole split pulses by 2025.
Organic farmers feel grasshopper pressure

Organic farmers feel grasshopper pressure

Some producers consider reducing their organic acres or getting out altogether after the insects devour crops across Sask.
Researchers coat phosphate with humic acid

Researchers coat phosphate with humic acid

The project is intended to determine if liquid form of humic acid will improve germination and growth in canola and flax.
CFIA reassesses U.S. bee import risk

CFIA reassesses U.S. bee import risk

Last assessment was in 2013.
Sask. drought hangs over mustard price outlook

Sask. drought hangs over mustard price outlook

Producers have planted a big crop, which could lower prices, but continued dryness may also slash yields and raise bids.
Harvest operations becoming a frequent sight in many Sask. fields

Harvest operations becoming a frequent sight in many Sask. fields

Drought stress, heat, grasshoppers and gophers took their toll on some crops. Many producers have stopped applying pest control products.
Three-in-one vaccine difficult to accomplish

Three-in-one vaccine difficult to accomplish

It is first being made available in the U.S. but then it is expected to be expanded to other countries, including Canada.