Work + Play = Drone School
Great Plains College in Kindersley had eighteen participants enrolled in their two-day Drone School on March 15th and 16th.
Monk: The spirit of the West
Canada has always taken pride in its reputation for peacekeeping and helping its neighbours – traits that are exemplified by some of the rural communities this publication serves.
Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Standard
March 13-19, 2022, is the first Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) under the banner “Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success”.
Five agronomy priorities for canola
The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team has set five agronomy priorities to drive canola profitability, sustainability and productivity gains over the long term.
Saskatchewan’s Spring Runoff Report - Conditions Still Vary Across The Province
Last week, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is sharing the spring runoff forecast for 2022. This forecast is based on conditions as of March 1.
G7 Extraordinary Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting
We, the G7 Agriculture Ministers and the Commissioner for Agriculture of the EU, met today in the presence of our Ukrainian colleague, as well as the World Food Programme (WFP)…
Producers bracing for tough year
Between drought, supply chain issues, and global unease surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the last couple of years on the agricultural front have been like a wild rollercoaster – the kind that people regret getting on in the first place.
Yellowstone changing hearts, minds and appetites
Every once in a while, a series is released that seems to really capture the imaginations of people far and wide. Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Vikings, The Sopranos and Stranger Things are just a few that come to mind…
Construction of new seed plant to begin May 1 at Oyen
Prairie Wind Milling will be building a new seed cleaning facility in Oyen. Owners of Prairie Wind Milling, Jason Lake and Jarrod Kuhn, purchased the Acadia Seed Cleaning plant in September of 2021.
USask centre co-hosts symposium on data ownership in agriculture
While they may not know it, farmers produce more than crops when they jump onto their tractor or combine. They are also generating data that is being consumed by agri-business firms and organizations.
New federal funding to enrich USask digital agriculture research
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) Computer Science and Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) team has been awarded $125,000 in funding…
Farmers enrol in drone school
When you hear about ground school, flight manoeuvres and acquiring a pilot’s certificate, one usually assumes these are referring to planes.
Maintaining water systems is an essential service
Cattle producers are well aware of the importance of maintaining their water supply, and Brady Wagman from Leader is the guy to call to help them with any problems they may have.
Crossroads Beef Expo celebrates its 20th year!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Crossroads Beef Expo! The show gets underway on Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Vet Clinic provides essential service
The Oyen Vet Clinic, located in the southwest corner of Oyen, has been providing an essential service to the community of Oyen since 1984.
Five Seeds Seed Cleaning gears up for the 2022 crop year
For farmers gearing up for the 2022 crop year, Five Seeds Seed Cleaning in Eatonia is available to help.
Four Saskatchewan regional colleges enter partnership for new agriculture program
Carlton Trail College, Cumberland College, Great Plains College and Parkland College are pleased to announce a new partnership that will allow each institution to deliver the Agricultural Science Certificate program to students within their respective regions.
USask announces new Food and Nutrition degree
A new undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will fill a growing need forinterdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition.
Investments in USask livestock research fuels innovation, protects animal health
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $4.2 million to develop livestock-related innovations that range from improving forage feed to advancing work on vaccines…
Ian Boxall elected new President of APAS
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Board of Directors has elected Ian Boxall, APAS Representative for RM of Connaught # 457, as their new President…