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.
Crystal Springs 4-H Club among west-central recipients of FCC grant
The Crystal Springs 4-H Club is one of three west-central Saskatchewan clubs that received a grant from FCC for 2025.
New Saskatchewan research projects target better forage, disease testing, and water quality
Brome grass that’s easier to digest and a better test for a cattle disease are among the results officials expect from new livestock and forage research projects.
Sask. Pulse Growers elect Lawrence as chair
Stuart Lawrence cheered last week’s announcement of more work to find new methods of dealing with herbicide-resistant weeds.
Kleinsasser named to Sask Agriculture Hall of Fame
Joe Kleinsasser of the Rosetown Hutterite Colony is among six people named to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Stuart Lawrence re-elected to Saskatchewan Pulse Growers board
Stuart Lawrence will continue working on behalf of pulse farmers after his recent re-election.
Town approves UFA fuel cardlock station, construction expected in April
Construction on a new fuel cardlock station on the town’s southeast edge should start in April. That’s according to a development permit that councillors approved…
West-Central Saskatchewan farmers see strong yields despite early season dry spell
West-central Saskatchewan farmers experienced a good crop year after an unpromising start.
Groups ante up for new U of S ag buildings
Two agriculture organizations announced contributions to a University of Saskatchewan expansion project last June.
Polyculture farming: embracing diversity
Have you ever heard of polyculture farming? This innovative practice involves growing a variety of crops together in the same space, mimicking the natural diversity found in ecosystems.
Indoor agriculture getting a look
Researchers will explore the possibilities of turning existing buildings into “plant growth facilities” and try to determine ideal nitrogen rates for new oat varieties…
Impressive stand of canola in August
An impressive stand of canola surrounds three steel granaries in a field southeast of town in early August.
Deal promises smooth admission to Asian markets
Officials signed an agreement in Singapore to “fast-track opportunities for Canadian plant-based ingredient and food companies to bring their products…
City firm helping create better pulse-based burgers
Business leaders in Saskatoon, Calgary and England hope to develop a tastier, more nutritious plant-based patty.
Coalition expects improved wheats
Officials anticipate plant breeders will develop stronger wheat varieties, spurred by a contribution of almost $20 million.
Officials push pulses in Europe
Europeans could soon be eating more Canadian pulses, officials here believe. They’re working to expand pulse exports, especially lentils, to the European Union and United Kingdom…
Harvest continues in late September
A farmer combines grain south of Rosetown in late September when west-central Saskatchewan farmers had finished harvesting 65 per cent of their fields.