“A mixed bag”: Final Crop Report details conditions, average yields for crops and silage
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture released its final Crop Report of the year on Wednesday morning – a summary of what transpired this growing season. Tyce Masich, a Crops Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture based in Outlook,…
Farm groups expect to maintain working relationships with political parties following provincial election
The agriculture community wasn’t surprised by the outcome of Monday night’s provincial election but noticed a clear rural-urban divide among the constituencies claimed by the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Party has 35 out…
Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority
SASKATCHEWAN – With more than half of Saskatchewan’s 61 ridings finished counting, Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party have retained their majority government after the 2024 provincial election vote. Polls closed at 8 p.m. with results starting to come in…
Burning of the Brand Kicks Off Agriculture Week in Yorkton
A “burning of the brand” was held in Yorkton this (Mon) morning to kick off Agriculture Week in the city. The 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown begins on Wednesday, and runs through Saturday, on the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds. …
Grain Delivery Service by Canada’s Two Major Railways Improves Slightly in Week 11: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 84% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 11, a modest improvement from the 79% order fulfillment performance seen in week 10. In supplying 82% of cars ordered by shippers in week 11,…