This year’s harvest is now 60 per cent completed in west central Sask
Producers have crossed the half-way point of harvest this week at 51 per cent complete. This is up from 33 per cent last week, ahead of the five-year average…
Antique Threshing Club Demo
There will be an Antique Threshing Club Demo at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum starting at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, September 24.
Elm tree pruning ban lifted
Carving pumpkins, sipping apple cider and pruning elm trees: all these activities are signs of the approaching fall season, as the annual ban on pruning elm trees lifted on September 1.
39% of west-central crops off for the year as of August 28
Producers are in the full swing of harvest with thirty-three per cent of the crop off, up from 21 percent last week and ahead of the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average of 20 percent.
Dark and Dusty
This fabulous harvest photo was sent into us by Henry Kleinsasser. We think this is an award winner. Keep shooting, Henry!
Drought support for Saskatchewan livestock producers on the way
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan.
Flap to it, and Plant a Fall Garden for Monarchs!
As our summer gears up for the last warm days before Autumn settles in, so to do our prairie Monarch Butterflies gear up for their big migration south.
Harvest progressing in west central region
The west-central region has made fantastic progress this week with harvest. The region is now 27 per cent complete harvest, ahead of the five-year average of 15 per cent.
Community seminar held at Sedalia
A two-day community seminar was held at Sedalia Community Hall on August 18th and 19th. The guest speaker was John Graff, president of Living Streams…
Big Country Agricultural Society hosted Open Farm Day
The Big Country Agricultural Society hosted their Open Farm Day on Saturday at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Crop Report: drought stress and grasshopper damage
Producers in the west-central region are ahead of the five-year average for harvest progress this week. Currently, harvest is nine per cent complete in the region…
Over $4 million to be invested to the Western Grains Research Foundation
On August 15, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF)…
How to identify verticillium stripe
Verticillium stripe is the hottest new disease in canola world, rising to yield-damaging levels in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan and found in all growing regions across the Prairies.
Agricultural Water Management Funding Now Available
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for agricultural producers and local governments to complete water management projects last week.
West Central Saskatchewan Crop Report
Producers in the west-central have started harvest this week and now have three per cent of this year’s crop off. Those that haven’t started combining are evaluating how soon they can start.
Water Security Agency supporting farmers and ranchers through drought
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced last week that it will make water and vacant land available to support farmers and ranchers experiencing drought conditions.
Saskatchewan celebrates Food Day Canada
Saskatchewan joined with other provinces across the nation in proclaiming Saturday, August 5 as Food Day Canada.
Rain is needed to replenish the soil for next year’s crop
Harvest is beginning with combines becoming a frequent site in the west-central and southwest regions of Saskatchewan. Many other areas of the province are preparing for harvest operations…
Op-ed: Grain Contract issues far from ‘settled’
Grain contracts are in the media again, and with many areas in Saskatchewan experiencing drought conditions, there is a concern that many farmers will suffer a repeat of 2021…
APAS applauds reversal of CGC’s test weight standard decision
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to see the reversal of the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) decision…