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"We were heard": townhall meetings in drought-stricken parts of Saskatchewan well-attended

"We were heard": townhall meetings in drought-stricken parts of Saskatchewan well-attended

A rancher was at a townhall meeting in Kindersley on Tuesday about the drought and what supports are available.
Tick Bites Found to Cause Meat Allergies

Tick Bites Found to Cause Meat Allergies

U-S health officials say as many as 450-thousand Americans have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of an illness triggered by tick bites.
Export Issues Coninue for Ukrainian Grain

Export Issues Coninue for Ukrainian Grain

With port access accounting for nearly three-quarters of Ukraine's grain exports since the Russian invasion, Russia's moves to cut off the Black Sea and attack port infrastructure will effectively stop Ukraine's access to the world.
CPKC Rail has Rough First Quarter

CPKC Rail has Rough First Quarter

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail says its first quarter following a major merger was a tough one, as wildfires and falling container demand plagued operations across the rail sector. CPKC reports total revenues of $3.
Better moisture retention among benefits of using stripper headers on combines: agronomist

Better moisture retention among benefits of using stripper headers on combines: agronomist

A well-known agronomist from southern Saskatchewan believes stripper headers on combines, that leave long-standing stubble, is the way to go for coping with dry conditions. Troy LaForge says several other benefits come from using stripper headers.
Crops Specialist expects pulse crops in southwest Sask. to be harvested first as drought conditions continue

Crops Specialist expects pulse crops in southwest Sask. to be harvested first as drought conditions continue

Southwest Saskatchewan drew the short end of the stick when it comes to the weather.
Saskatchewan Weekly Crop Report says Province is Becoming Very Dry

Saskatchewan Weekly Crop Report says Province is Becoming Very Dry

Crop yield potential has decreased in many parts of the province due to the dry heat, and producers are hoping for more rain before harvest to finish up seed filling. Harvest has begun in the driest areas of the province.
Record attendance, exhibitors at 2023 Ag-in-Motion

Record attendance, exhibitors at 2023 Ag-in-Motion

Ag-in-Motion set new benchmarks at this year's show and it's catching the eye of the international agriculture community.
Swift Current area littered with hail, causes crop damage

Swift Current area littered with hail, causes crop damage

The Swift Current area was on the receiving end of a hail storm that came through on Saturday. Richard Cuthbert is a wheat breeder with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, based in Swift Current.
Lawrence MacAulay back as Federal Agriculture Minister

Lawrence MacAulay back as Federal Agriculture Minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going back to a familiar face to take on the Agriculture portfolio. Lawrence MacAulay is back as Federal Ag Minister, replacing Marie-Claude Bibeau.