Sask. agri-food products on display in trade mission to Japan and South Korea
Saskatchewan will showcase its agri-food products in a trip to Japan and South Korea as part of a trade mission led by the federal government. Continue reading
Wheat
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
Last Mountain Distillery wins Canadian whisky award
Last Mountain Distillery in Lumsden has been named the 2019 Micro Distillery of the Year at the annual Canadian Whisky Awards in Victoria. Continue reading
Federal, industry investment to boost Canadian crop production and innovation
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Saskatoon to announce investments to boost Canadian field crops production and innovation. Continue reading
BMO senior economist says low loonie is saving grace for Canadian farmers
Canadian producers are seeing much better conditions when compared to producers south of the border. Continue reading
Southern Alberta agriculture industry a major force for Canadian Foodgrains Bank
On Tuesday, just outside Lethbridge, the two organizations came together to celebrate a 7,000 bushel yield of red spring wheat, the proceeds of which were donated to the Foodgrains Bank. Continue reading
Snow and rain delay harvest in Alberta
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
There are several crop varieties that remain unharvested across the province but canola is seeing the most acres left to combine. Continue reading
Union calls on Trudeau government to buy back Canadian Wheat Board from Saudi interests
The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees is calling on the Canadian government to buy back the Canadian Wheat Board, which was sold to an agriculture investment group in 2015. Continue reading
Community comes together to help family with harvest after farmer’s death
About 100 spectators and volunteers came together to help harvest the large wheat crop of a deceased Saskatchewan farmer considered to be a pillar of his community. Continue reading
Saskatchewan producers hit by Saudi Arabia barley boycott
Mounting tensions between Saudi Arabia and Canada have resulted in retaliatory actions from the Kingdom, including an end to Canadian grain purchases. Continue reading