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Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

REGINA — Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's (APAS) Young Leaders program.
Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22

Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22

Farm groups continue to urge the railways and the union representing its workers to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
Grain freight rates increase again

Grain freight rates increase again

If you ask grain farmers about their biggest input costs, they are likely to talk about equipment purchases, fertilizer prices or the cost of various crop protection products.
Temperature, precipitation records set during July heatwave

Temperature, precipitation records set during July heatwave

July was the opposite of June when looking at monthly weather stats from Environment Canada. While June had cooler than normal temperatures and an abundance of rain, July was hotter and little to no rainfall.
New Do More Ag initiative wants producers to "talk it out" about mental health

New Do More Ag initiative wants producers to "talk it out" about mental health

A campaign launched at the beginning of this month by the Do More Agriculture Foundation aims to raise awareness of the importance of having open conversations about mental health in the agriculture sector.
Canola, wheat futures moving lower due to the weather, among other factors

Canola, wheat futures moving lower due to the weather, among other factors

The weather played a role in canola and wheat futures' movement last week. The November canola contract closed Friday afternoon at $610.90, up by $2.10 on the day.
From dry to damp, growing conditions vary across Saskatchewan

From dry to damp, growing conditions vary across Saskatchewan

A tale of opposites when it comes to growing conditions from one side of the province to the other.
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park.
Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel's last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018.
"He's been a great friend": Ag Community remembers former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart

"He's been a great friend": Ag Community remembers former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart

Tributes and stories have poured in over the last two days since news came of Lyle Stewart's passing on Tuesday. Stewart died at the age of 73 following a lengthy battle with cancer.