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Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Analysts expect sluggish economic growth as GDP slows

Consumer spending to take a hit as governments shut the taps on stimulus money and interest rates continue to increase.
Sask. family named Outstanding Young Farmers

Sask. family named Outstanding Young Farmers

Sister, brother and brother-in-law will now participate in the national competition to be held in Montreal in November.
Do More Ag Foundation launches peer support platform for farmers

Do More Ag Foundation launches peer support platform for farmers

With the goal of combatting stress in the agriculture sector, AgTalk provides anonymous, peer-supported, and clinically moderated 24-hour support.
Another dry year could put some Sask. ranchers out of business

Another dry year could put some Sask. ranchers out of business

Feed shortages inevitable says SCA.
Richardson International buys Anglia Maltings, terms not disclosed.

Richardson International buys Anglia Maltings, terms not disclosed.

WINNIPEG — Richardson International Ltd, says it has bought Ragleth Ltd., the parent company of Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Bovine TB case in Sask. could have painful consequences

Bovine TB case in Sask. could have painful consequences

The herd of origin was tested in May, reactor animals slaughtered and two cases of bovine TB confirmed June 19.
Harvesting hay along Saskatchewan highways now permitted

Harvesting hay along Saskatchewan highways now permitted

Haying and ditch mowing gets into full swing.
Crop report: canola flowering, cereals rated in good condition

Crop report: canola flowering, cereals rated in good condition

Producers are happy with the good quality hay. Pasture conditions are rated as 63 per cent good with 30 per cent in fair condition.
Crop report: welcomed rain helps replenish topsoil moisture

Crop report: welcomed rain helps replenish topsoil moisture

Producers are also scouting crops for disease and insects, with grasshoppers being a primary concern.
Haying operations start, crop diseases a concern for farmers

Haying operations start, crop diseases a concern for farmers

Producers made substantial haying progress this past week, according to the crop report for the period of June 28 to July 3.