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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.
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.
Grand opening held for UFA Petroleum in Weyburn

Grand opening held for UFA Petroleum in Weyburn

“UFA is here to support farmers, ranchers and our local communities,” said Scott Bolton, UFA President and CEO
Crop report: canola starting to flowering, crops show stress

Crop report: canola starting to flowering, crops show stress

Producers hope for rain and moisture as crops and pastures are beginning to show signs of heat stress.
Crop report: rainfall needed as topsoil moisture diminishes

Crop report: rainfall needed as topsoil moisture diminishes

Crop damage reported in the southeast this week was due to heat stress, wind damage, grasshoppers and other insect pressures.
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.
Machine vision drives desktop grain sampler

Machine vision drives desktop grain sampler

Revolutionary grain tester showcased at farm show promises real-time quality assessment.
System helps drive grain cart tractor remotely

System helps drive grain cart tractor remotely

3D printed hardware overlays a tractor’s armrest controls and allows remote operation with augers, baggers and extractors.
Fast transition could indicate a strong El Nino

Fast transition could indicate a strong El Nino

Quickly developing El Niño could impact global weather patterns.