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Drought still a problem for southwest Sask.

Drought still a problem for southwest Sask.

For some Saskatchewan farmers conditions are even drier than last year.
Ross LeBlanc remembered for love of farming, music, community and family

Ross LeBlanc remembered for love of farming, music, community and family

Long-time local resident saw many changes during his farming career.
Crop Report: Harvest has reached 23 per cent in Sask.

Crop Report: Harvest has reached 23 per cent in Sask.

Sask. Agriculture Crop Report for Aug. 23-29.
Rare Plant Rescue seeks out endangered plant life

Rare Plant Rescue seeks out endangered plant life

Celebrating 20 years of seeking rare plants of the Prairies.
Grasshopper hordes wreak harvest havoc

Grasshopper hordes wreak harvest havoc

A population explosion in parts of the Prairies damages crops and causes equipment and storage headaches.
Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

Renewable diesel poised to overtake biodiesel

The Canola Council of Canada estimates that the U.S. biofuel market could consume up to 6.5 million tonnes of Canadian canola annually by 2030.
Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Shrinking herd expected to bite into packer margins

Consumers tend to seek out cheaper cuts of meat during recessions and price inflation periods.
Weed control, termination goes electric

Weed control, termination goes electric

Electrophysical weeder uses a spray to increase conductivity and electric panels to kill the weeds and crops.
Strong demand brightens outlook for more sunflower acres

Strong demand brightens outlook for more sunflower acres

Acres in Canada have seen some growth, increasing from 76,000 in 2019 to an estimated 93,000 this year.
Producers question Ottawa’s fertilizer target assumptions

Producers question Ottawa’s fertilizer target assumptions

Farm group says the target is based on an emissions statistic that has a margin of error of minus 35 to plus 40 percent.