How to take farm safety courses online
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place annually during the third week of March. This campaign encourages farmers, farm families, workers and communities…
The Barnders: Egg-laying superhero
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 10 to 16, 2024.
Over 70 per cent increase in agri-food exports to India
India, already one of the top global markets for Saskatchewan's agriculture producers, is also one of the fastest-growing with provincial agri-food exports increasing…
Reeves play an important role in rural communities
Bill Owens has been Reeve of the R.M. of Snipe Lake for eight years and was also a councillor for 12 years. He was born and raised in Eston on the family farm…
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Heritage
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 10-16 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities…
What about the land renewable energy projects are built on?
A local landowner recently shared some interesting information at an open house at Oyen, as well as on his video blog. Tyler Chiliak farms near Alsask…
Incubating chicks is all it’s cracked up to be
Incubating chicks is becoming increasingly popular, especially among hobbyists. Kyla McCallum and her daughter Reese from Liebenthal have been using an incubator for a while now.
CUTE KIDS!
These baby goats are a reminder that sometimes the best things come in small packages.
Using Acoustic Pulse Technology in Dairy Cattle
Acoustic pulse technology (APT), mainly used in human medicine, has a new use for the livestock industry. This technology gives a shock wave to tissue…
Digital water licences speed up drought response
Alberta is asking thousands of water licence users to move their licence online to save time, reduce red tape and help the province during a drought.
APAS calls for a provincial Drought Preparedness Committee
With many regions of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector facing mounting challenges from drought, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS)…
Crop Insurance program enhancements announced
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program…
Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Chinook Board of Education announces agriculture contest for students
The Board of Education is excited to announce the Chinook Agriculture Contest for students in the division.
March is Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.
An exhibit of beef excellence
The 22nd Ashley Good Memorial Crossroads Beef Expo filled the Crossroads Centre in Oyen with 40 pens of yearling bulls…
Badgers, Beef, & Pastures: A Habitat Management Workshop
Nature Saskatchewan is co-hosting two workshops in Val Marie and Eastend, SK on February 27 and 28; partnering with Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Plan…
Record agricultural exports for fourth consecutive year
Saskatchewan's agriculture industry has posted a fourth consecutive year of record agri-food exports, with shipments totalling $20.2 billion for 2023.
Why should nitrogen get all the buzz?
A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen earns A-list buzz. That same successful crop also depends on a strong supporting cast – phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients.
Investing $14.7 million in Crop Research
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced a total of $14.7 million…