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Temperature, precipitation records set during July heatwave

Temperature, precipitation records set during July heatwave

Aug 6, 2024 | 2:55pm
July was the opposite of June when looking at monthly weather stats from Environment Canada. While June had cooler than normal temperatures and an abundance of rain, July was hotter and little to no rainfall. Environment Canada Meteorologist Andy Yun said while most of Saskatchewan was warmer than average with some areas experiencing long stretches […]
New Do More Ag initiative wants producers to “talk it out” about mental health

New Do More Ag initiative wants producers to “talk it out” about mental health

Aug 5, 2024 | 10:09am
A campaign launched at the beginning of this month by the Do More Agriculture Foundation aims to raise awareness of the importance of having open conversations about mental health in the agriculture sector. “Conversation is really the first step in reducing that stigma,” said Board Chair of Do More Ag Lauren Martin when talking about […]
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in “Day of Caring for Jasper”

More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in “Day of Caring for Jasper”

Jul 31, 2024 | 6:28pm
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media and its radio and digital outlets in two provinces teamed up with other radio stations to promote the website albertadayofcaring.com. People in Alberta and Saskatchewan […]
Former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart passes away

Former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart passes away

Jul 30, 2024 | 6:52pm
Lyle Stewart, former Agriculture Minister and SaskParty MLA for Thunder Creek and Lumsden-Morse from 1999 until his retirement from politics last year, has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 73. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement on Facebook Tuesday. Moe described Stewart as “a man of few words…but you always knew […]
Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs

Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs

Jul 30, 2024 | 4:59pm
Two farm groups are calling on the federal government, CPKC and CN Rail, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) that represents workers at both railways, to do whatever it takes to prevent a national strike from happening. The Wheat Growers and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) are concerned about job action occurring right […]
New Crop Year Price Predictions

New Crop Year Price Predictions

Jul 29, 2024 | 2:16pm
The new crop year begins this Thursday, August 1. The 2024-25 crop year is expected to see significant price declines for most crops. In fact, wheat and flax are the only crops where prices are forecast to be a bit better. The Market Analysis Group within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada issues regular outlooks for the […]
Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Jul 25, 2024 | 3:49pm
Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continue to decline and yield potential will fall. The Provincial Crop Report, released Thursday morning, suggests most crops are in good to fair […]
Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Jul 25, 2024 | 2:41pm
The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805. “Not only was there opportunities for farmers to talk with their […]
SaskWater 2023-24 Report: collaborates with WSA on irrigation expansion, highlights other water-related projects

SaskWater 2023-24 Report: collaborates with WSA on irrigation expansion, highlights other water-related projects

Jul 14, 2024 | 10:11am
In its annual report for the fiscal year 2023-24, SaskWater reported a net income of $8.7-million, an increase of $100-thousand from the previous year. The Crown Corporation had a few highlights during the year. Of the $87-million in capital projects invested in, the most significant was the Regina Regional Non-potable Water Supply System, which SaskWater […]