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Big, bigger, biggest

Big, bigger, biggest

The Canadian Census of Agriculture data tells a clear story. Large farms dominate agriculture in Western Canada.
Crop report: dry conditions worry producers in southwestern area

Crop report: dry conditions worry producers in southwestern area

Producers are reporting that their crop land and pastures are dry and would like to see widespread precipitation.
Crop Report: wet fields, cool temps delay southeast seeding

Crop Report: wet fields, cool temps delay southeast seeding

There is not much field activity in the southeast region due to wet field conditions.
Seeding now underway across the province, farm safety is key

Seeding now underway across the province, farm safety is key

Seeding was delayed in the month of April due to cool weather and spring snowstorms.
USask student transforms Sask agro-waste into water security solution

USask student transforms Sask agro-waste into water security solution

Agro-waste could be the solution to a cleaner water supply in Sask.
New tool helps farmers make informed fertilizer decisions

New tool helps farmers make informed fertilizer decisions

USask researchers develop online nutrient calculator.
Opinion: Speak up when necessary; it does result in change

Opinion: Speak up when necessary; it does result in change

We’re often advised to get involved and work to make a difference, but human nature will more likely be urging us to do the opposite.
Hauling the QuadApplicator

Hauling the QuadApplicator

Unit can seed approximately 170 acres per hour, according to developer.
Seal a seed within a droplet

Seal a seed within a droplet

Each individual seed is held by the metering unit until it’s time for it to be released into the high-speed liquid charging through the injection venturi.
Pulse breeders get serious about tackling root rot problem

Pulse breeders get serious about tackling root rot problem

A joint Limagrain-Saskatchewan Pulse Growers program is in full swing as it searches for a solution to Aphanomyces.
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