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U of S profs identify wild genes resisting disease
Researchers in Saskatoon looking for resistance to pathogens found “a unique pair of genes that work together to protect against disease.”
How can producers recycle their waste?
Producers face significant challenges in managing residual materials and waste. Fortunately, an increasing number of government and regional initiatives are making the task easier.
Spotlight on biodynamic agriculture
Biodynamic agriculture, an offshoot of organic farming, is gaining popularity among North American farmers who want to set themselves apart from industrial producers.
How does snow benefit agriculture?
Although frigid temperatures can severely damage certain crops like grapes and blueberries, snow provides several benefits and is often welcomed by agricultural producers.
Canola tariff upsets Sask
China’s imposition of a tariff on raw canola united Canadian politicians. Politicians and agricultural leaders from Saskatchewan met with Heath MacDonald…
Group wanted strychnine back
A Saskatchewan farm group called for the federal government to temporarily reverse a decision to ban using strychnine against gophers.
Australian ports re-open to our beef
Companies may now sell Canadian beef to Australian customers, over 20 years after the country closed its ports to the Canadian meat.
Area farm hosts barley reveal
People gathered at a farm south of town in July to see how Lawrence Farms grows barley.
U of S names wheat-breeding chair
An expert in genomics and wheat now focuses on speeding up the development of new cereal varieties.
To the bin, unloading lentils
Darren Martens unloads some of the last of his red lentils from a field northeast of Fiske on Aug. 23.
Farmers mostly done before snow squall
West-central farmers had 99 per cent of their fields combined before snow and rain arrived on Oct. 12.
Harvest nearly complete in West-Central Sask
Farmers in west-central Saskatchewan had all but four per cent of their fields combined, according to the latest provincial crop report.
Applications open for 2026 agriculture student scholarship
Authorities are now accepting applications for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship.
Fields nearly cleared as drought hits west-central Sask
Continuing hot, dry conditions allowed west-central Saskatchewan farmers “to make impressive harvest progress” during the week ending on Sept. 29.
Pulses help cook fried, other food
More pulse ingredients are helping coat some foods and officials anticipate the use to grow.