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AgScouter wins grand prize, People’s Choice Award at Co.Launch program

AgScouter wins grand prize, People’s Choice Award at Co.Launch program

Dec 8, 2024

A made-in-Saskatchewan cloud-based app that helps agronomists and farmers record and keep track of all information related to farmland, from crop type to inputs used, took a significant step forward in its growth. On November 28th, AgScouter participated in the…

More collaboration the main focus of new APAS President Bill Prybylski

More collaboration the main focus of new APAS President Bill Prybylski

Dec 5, 2024

Members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) elected a new president during this week’s Annual General Meeting at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Bill Prybylski, who farms west of Yorkton and was the Vice-President of APAS for…

More help to support rapid growth near BHP’s Jansen potash site

More help to support rapid growth near BHP’s Jansen potash site

Dec 5, 2024

Humboldt – On Nov. 29, PrairiesCan’s announced an additional $500,000 to help develop and support the rapid growth in east central Saskatchewan from the BHP’s Jansen Potash mine expansion projects.  The Sylvite Four-six regional development partnership includes all communities within…

Canola production estimate lower than 2023: Stats Canada

Canola production estimate lower than 2023: Stats Canada

Dec 5, 2024

Statistics Canada has dramatically lowered its canola production estimate for 2024. This latest estimate is based on a November survey of Canadian farmers while previous reports in July and August were based on remote sensing and agroclimate data: There has…

Latest Sask oil & gas Crown land sale brings in $11.39 million

Latest Sask oil & gas Crown land sale brings in $11.39 million

Dec 5, 2024

REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Dec. 3, raised $11,392,502 for the province, with the southeast region generating most of the revenue. Of the 56 parcels in Saskatchewan posted for this offering,…