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Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Crops continue to develop, despite the dry conditions and little rain. Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun says rainfall totals were very low, as the Dinsmore area got the most at just 14mm.
Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

The Rural Municipality of Dundurn has declared an agricultural disaster, as a result of ongoing drought conditions. On its website, the R.M. is also calling on various levels of government to provide disaster relief to farmers and ranchers. The R.M.
Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

An Esterhazy area farmer says when you plant 52-thousand acres, you have a lot riding on your crops. Hrushka Farms near Esterhazy is certainly one of the largest grain farms in Saskatchewan.
Pressure to settle B.C. port strike mounting

Pressure to settle B.C. port strike mounting

After almost two weeks since it began, there may finally be some movement in the west coast port strike.
Manitoba leading the Prairie provinces in hail insurance claims: Ag Direct Hail Insurance

Manitoba leading the Prairie provinces in hail insurance claims: Ag Direct Hail Insurance

Hail insurance claims are pouring in across the Prairie provinces.
Young's Equipment, AgvisorPRO to test out AI system designed to assist customer technical service

Young's Equipment, AgvisorPRO to test out AI system designed to assist customer technical service

Efficiency is the name of the game, and a piece of AI-powered technology from AgvisorPRO aims to do just that. AgvisorPRO is launching a pilot project of its visorPRO AI system to enhance Young's Equipment's customer tech service and support.
Applications being accepted for Saskatchewan's Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

Applications being accepted for Saskatchewan's Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

Companies looking to explore minerals in Saskatchewan can now submit applications for financial assistance. Applications for the expanded Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive can be found online at saskatchewan.ca .
Hursh: Sask. Crop Insurance will be swamped with claims due to drought conditions

Hursh: Sask. Crop Insurance will be swamped with claims due to drought conditions

Many fields won't see a combine and crop insurance claims are going to soar. That rather dire prediction today from agricultural commentator Kevin Hursh.
Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector in Saskatchewan decreased in 2022

Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector in Saskatchewan decreased in 2022

Saskatchewan's oil and gas industry continues to reduce its emissions. Numbers from the provincial government show in 2022, emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities decreased to 3.
Grain Markets this week: canola and wheat prices up, BoC interest rate announcement to keep an eye on

Grain Markets this week: canola and wheat prices up, BoC interest rate announcement to keep an eye on

Canola and wheat futures were up this week. Future Commodity Advisor with P.I. Financial Adam Pukalo says the ICE Futures November Canola contract was up 17 dollars on the week.