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"Time is Money": NDP Ag Critic Trent Wotherspoon calls for province and feds to deliver supports for producers facing drought

"Time is Money": NDP Ag Critic Trent Wotherspoon calls for province and feds to deliver supports for producers facing drought

The Saskatchewan NDP is joining the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), and producers in a call for the provincial and federal governments to get supports to the livestock sector as quick as poss
Ukrainian Grain Storage Facilities Attacked by Russia Again

Ukrainian Grain Storage Facilities Attacked by Russia Again

Russian drones pounded grain storage facilities and ports along the Danube River that Ukraine has increasingly relied on as an alternative transport route to Europe, after Moscow broke off a key wartime shipping agreement using the Black Sea.
Wholesale Sales Drop in Canada

Wholesale Sales Drop in Canada

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grains, fell 2.8 per cent to $80.5 billion in June.
Harvest Underway in Manitoba

Harvest Underway in Manitoba

Harvest progress sits at 3% complete across the province, which is on-par with the 5-year average harvest progress. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest continues, with 67% of acres harvested.
Wheat Growers launching inaugural young farmer mentorship program

Wheat Growers launching inaugural young farmer mentorship program

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has launched its first ever young farmer mentorship program. The program was established with support from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC).
Nova Scotia Migrant Worker Receives Health Care Coverage

Nova Scotia Migrant Worker Receives Health Care Coverage

A migrant worker who was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after arriving in Nova Scotia has been granted health insurance under a federal program.
AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

Any Alberta producers who were considering AgriStability — but only in hindsight — for the income stabilization plan’s 2023 program year now have until September 29th to apply.
Silicon Could Cut Down on Clubroot: Report

Silicon Could Cut Down on Clubroot: Report

Research out of the University of Alberta is showing that adding silicon to soil could help in the battle against clubroot.
Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Communities that are implementing preventative measures against flooding can cover up to half the cost through a rebate from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Saskatchewan is playing host to a big meeting of agriculture officials all over North America. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is meeting in Saskatoon today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed).