Interacting with animals is good for the soul
Like any typical mother, Helenka Bernard from Eston was looking for some kind of interesting activity for her children, that would get them out of the house for a while.
Another major hit to farm income
In December 2020, the federal government announced that the carbon tax will increase to $170 per tonne by 2030.
APAS Rural Connectivity Task Force reaches halfway point in project to improve rural internet
The Rural Connectivity Task Force, a project of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), has released a discussion paper summarizing its findings at the halfway point since launching in September 2020.
APAS encouraged by Federal Provincial discussions on AgriStability
REGINA – Todd Lewis, the President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), is encouraged by news that the Federal and Provincial governments are considering improvements…
APAS launches Saskatchewan’s first Internet Speed Test
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has launched an Internet Speed Test for Saskatchewan.
Joleen Shea elected to SCA Board for District 7
Joleen Shea has been elected to the SCA board of directors for District 7 to replace outgoing board member Paula Larson. Willam Coventry was also running for the board position.
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Fall Meetings Move Online
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the impacts on ability to plan the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association’s (SCA’s) fall meetings are moving to a virtual format for 2020.
APAS, SaskFSA, and Access Communications are partnering to host Growing Agriculture: 2020 Saskatchewan Provincial Election Forum
REGINA - Access Communications, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFSA) are partnering on a special election forum focused on Saskatchewan agriculture.
Remote dairy farm grasps retail opportunities
CRESTON, B.C. - These dairy cows have it good.
They graze on fresh organic grass every 12 hours. They are sheltered from blustery winds by a towering mountain range.
One more way farmers help each other out
Prairie farmers are known for helping each other out, whether it’s being on hand to bring water to a field fire, or offering some much needed advice. A popular vehicle to deliver advice comes in the form of blogging.
Stock Growers 107th AGM goes virtual
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association will hold its 107th Annual General Meeting online on October 14.
Kerrobert’s Welter named Chair of APAS Task Force
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Rural Connectivity Task Force.
Those were the days!
Members of the Kindersley Antique Thresher’s Club held a demonstration at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum on September 25.
How to measure canola losses out the combine
The Canola Council’s goal is for an average threshing loss of two per cent – or less – of total yield across the Prairies. But what is an acceptable amount of canola combine loss for your farm?
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors Elections
Each year, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) holds board elections in alternating districts. The terms of the representatives in districts 2, 3B, 5, 7 and 9A are all up for renewal in 2020.
Extra fire water is in the field
Trevor Aylward from Rosetown has been busy lately, but he’s not taking credit for the new idea that’s kept his portable metal fabrication business, ILL Beads Metalwork busy.
Tractor pulls at Flaxcombe
Norm Wiggins from Kindersley participated in the tractor pulls at Flaxcombe on Sat., Aug. 8. Participants came from Swift Current, Alsask, Mendham, Flaxcombe, Vanscoy and Eston.
Saskatchewan putting $15 million into agtech, seeking to leverage private equity
Regina – On Aug. 13, the Province of Saskatchewan announced $15 million in funding for development of agricultural technology, or agtech.
Drainage demonstration projects announced
In keeping with its recent water theme, the Government of Saskatchewan on July 20 announced a number of agricultural water management demonstrations across the province.
Prairie West Growing Project is growing!
The Prairie West Growing Project (PWGP) is growing a lentil crop in the Kindersley area. Since 2004, the land location of 27-29-24 W3 (six miles west and 3 miles north of Kindersley) has been designated to produce for PWGP. Land owners, Don and Linda Lafleur stressed the importance of this community effort.