Strychnine use expanded for gopher control across west-central Saskatchewan
Farmers across most of west-central Saskatchewan will be allowed to use strychnine to control gophers this year and next after authorities expanded the designated use area.
Strychnine program targets gopher damage south of Rosetown
Farmers in an area directly south of Rosetown are among those eligible to use strychnine to control gophers under a new two-year program.
AgriStability sees largest increase in Saskatchewan agriculture budget
The AgriStability program receives the biggest boost in the new provincial agriculture budget. The Saskatchewan agriculture budget rises six per cent to $662.7 million…
U of S scientists among agrology award recipients
Two University of Saskatchewan scientists were among those recently honoured by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.
How a hen’s body turns yolks into eggs
Eggs are an important part of our everyday diet, and they are pretty incredible. Inside a chicken’s body is a non-stop biological production line that operates consistently.
Prairie grower groups fund research projects targeting canola diseases
Three projects intended to deal with the canola disease verticillium stripe stand out among 11 research programs that a prairie growers consortium is funding this year.
Farmers urged to focus on everyday safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
From livestock handling and farm machinery to rail crossings and emergency planning, safety must remain a constant priority on Canadian farms.
Farmers have until March 31 to revise crop insurance contracts
Farmers have until March 31 to apply, reinstate, cancel or revise their Saskatchewan crop insurance contracts for the 2026 growing season.
Churchill shipping study expected to wrap up by end of March
A study assessing the potential to increase shipments through Churchill is expected to conclude by the end of March.
AG OPINION: On shooting messengers and wild pigs
It’s been a year since our last agricultural feature – and what a year it’s been. The cattle industry is on fire – in the good way this time.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week aimed at making safety a year-round focus
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week ran March 15 to 21, with organizers urging farmers, ranchers, workers and rural communities to make farm safety a year-round focus.
Looking forward to the promising future of China–Canada Agricultural Cooperation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accompanied by Premier Scott Moe, paid a successful visit to China in January. During the visit, the two sides issued a joint statement…
Researcher warns prairie wild pig populations growing despite eradication claims
Canada’s wild pig problem may be more difficult to eradicate than some organizations acknowledge. Researchers studying the invasive species say populations continue to expand…
FCC campaign helps deliver 635 million meals to Canadians in need
People, companies and other organizations assembled 635 million meals for Canadians in need during Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign.
High insect pest pressure reported across Saskatchewan in 2025
Workers found significant levels of grasshoppers in west-central Saskatchewan and strong populations of bertha armyworm moths and cabbage seedpod weevils in much of the province last year.
Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month connects thousands of Saskatchewan students with farming
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan is marking the 15th annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month this March, connecting thousands of students with farmers…
Governments maintain crop insurance support, add satellite forage coverage
The federal and provincial governments will continue to help pay for crop insurance, officials said on Friday.
Crop protection product launch includes funding for 4-H programs
ADAMA Canada has launched GORDEX™, a new liquid pre-seed herbicide for cereal crops that the company says was developed in response to years of grower feedback…
Major research push aims to help farmers fight herbicide-resistant weeds
Almost 30 experts in plant research will work for five years help farmers deal with wild oats and kochia that stand up to herbicides.
Sask Wheat introduces Velestuk as new chair
Jocelyn Velestuk now chairs the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, also known as Sask Wheat.