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Diversification Gives Way to Intensification: Kevin Hursh

Diversification Gives Way to Intensification: Kevin Hursh

While there have been ups and downs, the past 15 years have seen record profitability in the grain sector. Along with that has come rapid land price increases and much larger farms.
USask research helps tackle food insecurity through donation of soup mix to food banks

USask research helps tackle food insecurity through donation of soup mix to food banks

In a joint effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in Saskatchewan, over 15,000 Farm2Kitchen soup mix packages have been distributed in food hampers by the Regina Food Bank and the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.
Linamar buys Bourgault Industries

Linamar buys Bourgault Industries

Linamar Corporation has sealed an agreement to acquire Bourgault Industries Ltd., an agriculture equipment manufacturer based in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan.
USask research looking at cattle feed innovations

USask research looking at cattle feed innovations

Canadian beef and cattle producers have faced the familiar challenge of keeping their herds fed outside grazing season.
No White Christmas has some producers worried about moisture

No White Christmas has some producers worried about moisture

Many farmers and producers might be dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones they are used to experiencing. However, with Christmas approaching and no snow in the forecast, it seems those dreams won't be coming true.
Railways Provided Canadian Farmers with Good Service Last Week: Ag Transport Coalition

Railways Provided Canadian Farmers with Good Service Last Week: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 95% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 19, a modest increase from the 94% order fulfillment performance seen the previous week.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 14

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 14

Some Senators express disappointment over changes made to Bill C-234

Some Senators express disappointment over changes made to Bill C-234

Bill C-234 is no longer in the hands of the senate. It's now heading back to the house of commons with amendments tacked on that will have to be reviewed.
Generous donation helps Food Banks of Saskatchewan fundraising campaign

Generous donation helps Food Banks of Saskatchewan fundraising campaign

The Food Banks of Saskatchewan got off to a great start on its "Feeding Holiday Cheer" Campaign. Executive Director of the organization Michael Kincade says they got a $250-thousand donation from Nutrien in late November.
Increasing agricultural productivity in Canada is doable: FCC Report

Increasing agricultural productivity in Canada is doable: FCC Report

How to make the agriculture industry more productive was the theme of a report released by Farm Credit Canada. FCC looked at agricultural productivity, which they defined as how much inputs are used compared to how much output is produced.