Farmers

• VP of Manitoban agricultural producer association says harvest on track

  Just under 25 per cent remains before Manitoba's harvest season comes to a close. One farmer says it might've taken longer, but the harvest continues as normal.

  Environment

  Sep 28
  
• Saskatchewan-based tech company develops A.I. grain grading app

  The Grain Grading app tests for frost and heat damage in addition to providing accurate sample counts in wheat, canola, peas and lentils.

  Tech

  Sep 23
  
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• Manitoba harvest numbers beat multi-year average, says expert

  Manitoba's harvest season is going strong as numbers suggest that over 60 per cent of the harvest has been completed - higher than the five-year average.

  Environment

  Sep 22
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• Record-breaking payments handed out to Saskatchewan producers battling drought

  Over 90 per cent of insured acres insured by the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program have received payment, totalling $60.4 million across the province.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Who are Canada’s farmers? New federal data provides a snapshot

  In a report, Statistics Canada said Friday that farm households are diversifying incomes and becoming smaller, and more are living in urban areas.

  Canada

  Aug 25
• Sask. government announces additional support for drought-plagued ranchers

  Saskatchewan is offering extra drought relief for livestock producers and farmers struggling through harvest. 

  Canada

  Aug 21
• Sask. has fewest people considering environmental impacts of food choices

  Sylvain Charlebois said drought and floods can impact productivity, saying prices could increase for some food as a result of supply issues.

  Environment

  Aug 17
• Saskatchewan farmers, ecosystems battle drought across province

  The absence of rainfall has left rivers and wetlands dry, impacting species and plants in the province.

  Canada

  Aug 3
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• Saskatchewan Water Security Agency offers up water and vacant land for farmers

  Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is offering water and vacant land across the province to farmers and ranchers who need it.

  Economy

  Jul 31
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• ‘They will eat anything’: Grasshoppers and heat continue to deteriorate Sask. crops

  'We are seeing a lot of crop conditions deteriorate across the province,' said Matthew Struthers, provincial cereal crop specialist. 'Not many of the crops are rated excellent.'

  Canada

  Jul 27