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Lots to look forward to at this year's Ag in Motion

Lots to look forward to at this year's Ag in Motion

More than 30 thousand people and at least 570 exhibitors are expected at Ag in Motion this year. This year is also the 10th edition of the annual out-door farm show, located on the Discovery Farm site near Langham, Saskatchewan.
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Come Through for Prairie Farmers: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Continue to Come Through for Prairie Farmers: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 96% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 49, a modest increase from the 95% order fulfillment performance seen in week 48.
SaskWater 2023-24 Report: collaborates with WSA on irrigation expansion, highlights other water-related projects

SaskWater 2023-24 Report: collaborates with WSA on irrigation expansion, highlights other water-related projects

In its annual report for the fiscal year 2023-24, SaskWater reported a net income of $8.7-million, an increase of $100-thousand from the previous year. The Crown Corporation had a few highlights during the year.
Some farmers embracing the heat, others may be concerned

Some farmers embracing the heat, others may be concerned

Depending on the farmer, they're either welcoming the hot weather or are a bit concerned. Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Todd Lewis farms near Gray, south of Regina.
Warm weather welcome for crop development, haying operations

Warm weather welcome for crop development, haying operations

Overall, crops across the province remain in good condition, noted the provincial crop report released Thursday morning.
Canada's High Commissioner hopes change in U.K. government brings change to stalled bi-lateral trade talks with Canada

Canada's High Commissioner hopes change in U.K. government brings change to stalled bi-lateral trade talks with Canada

The newly elected Labour Party in the United Kingdom has its work cut out for it when it comes to several issues, including trade. In particular, the new U.K.
Cargill employees in Guelph reach a deal, Calgary workers voting on an offer

Cargill employees in Guelph reach a deal, Calgary workers voting on an offer

One Cargill strike might be over, but another might be waiting in the wings. Workers at the ready made plant in Calgary, that processes beef from the plant in nearby High River, voted Monday on a tentative contract offer.
Barley research continuing in large part to funding from federal government, farm groups

Barley research continuing in large part to funding from federal government, farm groups

A total of $9.6-million in funding will help the Canadian National Barley Cluster make barley a more competitive and resilient crop. $5.
Reservoirs, Lake Diefenbaker doing okay after significant rainfall

Reservoirs, Lake Diefenbaker doing okay after significant rainfall

Water levels in Saskatchewan are okay, after a weather system in late-June brought a bunch of rain to the west and central regions of the province.
Some regions need warm, drier weather to help crops develop

Some regions need warm, drier weather to help crops develop

Crop conditions are good but still behind development, according to the Saskatchewan Crop Report released Thursday.