Help wanted: Crop Reporters for the season
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in need of additional crop reporters for this growing season. As of November 28th, 2024, the Ministry of Ag has 209 Crop Reporters throughout the province. A map shows R.M.s with a reporter highlighted…
Ottawa approves Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra
The federal government has approved Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra, with conditions attached. The conditions, Transport Canada says in a news release published on Tuesday, are meant to “ensure that the acquisition will not have a negative impact on competition in…
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Adds Six Individuals
Six individuals have been named inductees into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday morning by Hall of Fame President Reed Andrew during the Western Canadian Crop Production Show. The 2025 Class will be formally inducted at a ceremony…
A mix of familiar and new at Western Canadian Crop Production Show
The pieces are starting to fit together as preparation continues at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, the site of the Western Canadian Crop Production Show from Tuesday through Thursday. Agriculture Manager for Prairieland Leigh Ann Hurlburt says farm equipment started to…
Latest WASDE Report bullish for corn, neutral for soybeans
The much anticipated US Department of Agriculture World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates took on a bullish tone, especially for corn. In Friday’s WASDE report, the US Department of Agriculture slashed corn yield estimates by 3.8 bushels to 179.3 bushels…