Figures show claims mounting as hail hammers Saskatchewan farmers in 2019
The Canadian Crop Hail Association says that at the mid-point of the year, Saskatchewan farmers filed 6,900 claims — the most on the Prairies. Continue reading
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Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder
Some Canadian farmers are making sustainable changes in their fields following dire climate change reports. Continue reading
Recent moisture has Saskatchewan farmers feeling slightly more optimistic
By Sijia Liu Morning Live Reporter
Optimism is growing among Saskatchewan farmers after the recent rainfall across the province. Continue reading
Watch for farm equipment on Sask. highways with spring seeding underway: ministry
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is reminding motorists to be aware of slow-moving farm equipment with spring seeding underway. Continue reading
‘Times are tough’: farmers’ net income in Canada nearly slashed in half in 2018
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saskatchewan farmers say times are tough, after a Statistics Canada report shows farmers’ net income across the country dropped 45 per cent in 2018. Continue reading
U of S researchers play role in mapping durum wheat genome
U of S scientist Curtis Pozniak helped identify the gene in durum wheat responsible for the accumulation of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in many soils. Continue reading
$5M to support Sask. agriculture sector, mitigate negative impacts of drainage
The Saskatchewan government is investing $5 million to help advance the agricultural water management strategy. Continue reading
Program connects farmers and grocery stores to tackle food waste
The Loop Resource program pairs grocery stores in Western Canada with local farmers to reduce food waste. Continue reading
Farmers hope for more snow despite below-average spring runoff forecast
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) forecasted a below-average spring runoff earlier this month. Continue reading
Agricultural Producers Association of Sask. hoping to join fight against carbon tax
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is standing with the province in its fight against a federally imposed carbon tax. Continue reading