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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They’re not here yet and I am going bonkers

February 20, 2019

In recent weeks, being just a little bit of a latecomer to the party, I have discovered eBay. I...

The nightmare of divisiveness

February 13, 2019

I didn’t sleep well last night. And when I did wake up, in my stupor I recalled the oddest dream....

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They’re not here yet and I am going bonkers

February 19, 2019

In recent weeks, being just a little bit of a latecomer to the party, I have discovered eBay. I made three purchases in one evening, for a total of four over the last 12 ...