Agriculture

PotashCorp and Saskatchewan residents raise over $2 million for food banks

February 3, 2017

Saskatchewan residents generously gave over the winter season to support food banks across the province thanks to a fundraiser organized by PotashCorp....

Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday with new collector coins

February 3, 2017

Both new coin collectors and experts will be excited by new keepsakes for Canada’s anniversary. The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to join Canadians...

Ministry of Agriculture sets new regulations for livestock premises identification

February 3, 2017

Saskatchewan producers will now be required to take part in a program to prevent the spread of animal diseases. The Government of Saskatchewan ...

How to choose the right mineral for summer pasture and tips for encouraging intake

May 19, 2016

By Naomi Paley Regional Livestock Specialist, Yorkton Ministry of Agriculture For many cow-calf producers, free-choice feeding of vitamins and minerals is the only way ...

What do I do now?

May 19, 2016

By Kaare Askildt Formerly known as The Farmer in Training Have you ever been in that position? Where you’re in a pinch and wonder how you’re going to get out of it, or ...

Mousse melon new to area

May 19, 2016

A tiny melon from south of the border has been creating a buzz in the greenhouses and farmers’ markets in the area. The mousse melon and its unique flavour, with hints of ...

Fall soil testing

October 8, 2015

By Lyndon Hicks Regional Crops Specialist Yorkton Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Fall is an excellent time for soil testing. It gives the producer more time to ...

Agriculture Month celebrates Saskatchewan’s stewards in sustainability

October 8, 2015

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has proclaimed October as Agriculture Month. This year’s theme, “Stewards in Sustainability,” celebrates the dedication of farmers, ...

Do you know your risk tolerance?

October 1, 2015

By Brenda Stefanson Regional farm Business management specialist, Watrous office Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Daily, farmers are faced with making many ...

Fall is a good time to address soil salinity management

September 24, 2015

By Lorne Klein Regional forage specialist, Weyburn office Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture In some areas of the province there has been a noticeable increase in ...

Crop report for the period September 1 to 7

September 17, 2015

Forty per cent of the 2015 crop is now in the bin and an additional 33 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop ...

Supplemental grazing for late fall and winter

August 27, 2015

By Nadia Mori Regional forage specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Grazing of crop residue and stockpiled forages can be supplemental feeding options in ...

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Trade deal crucial for Saskatchewan

October 17, 2018

We have a trade deal and here in Saskatchewan that is a very big deal. Our livelihoods depend ...

Paying three times on Trans Mountain. What else would you expect?

October 10, 2018

How do you like paying for the same thing three times? Because that's what we're doing, if this...

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Hughes-less Roughriders face Stampeders with playoff fortunes at stake for both

October 19, 2018

CALGARY — Two CFL teams with stalled offences want to get back on track Saturday in Calgary.With a receiving corps thinned by injuries, the Calgary Stampeders (12-3) laboured...

Outgoing Sportsnet president Moore weighs in on his past, present and future

October 19, 2018

TORONTO — It's hard not to be distracted when you walk into outgoing Sportsnet president Scott Moore's corner office.A variety of sports highlight shows are playing on a ...

Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri staying positive despite goal drought

October 19, 2018

TORONTO — Nazem Kadri collected a pass before steadying the puck and ripping a shot inside the near post.A Maple Leafs assistant coach tapped his stick on the glass in ...

James Franklin leads Argos against Alouettes with two rushing records in sight

October 19, 2018

TORONTO — James Franklin is not a big fan of running the football, yet the Toronto Argonauts quarterback is chasing two notable rushing records.Franklin has scored a team ...

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Trade deal crucial for Saskatchewan

October 16, 2018

We have a trade deal and here in Saskatchewan that is a very big deal. Our livelihoods depend on trade. And that especially applies to trade with the United States, ...