Murray Wood: Toasts, not tariffs
Toasts Not Tariffs is the name of a coalition of U.S. liquor companies trying to convince Donald Trump his unprovoked tr...
Tag Archives: Agriculture
New Brunswick expands subsidized school breakfast program, promises lunch in 2026
UPPER MIRAMICHI - New Brunswick's Liberal government says it has expanded its subsidized breakfast program to all the province's schools. The number of schools offering free breakfasts will expand to ...
Sep 03, 2025
Slurry pit deaths: Quebec coroner warns of dangers to farmers from manure gases
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is urging the province's professional farmers association to increase efforts to educate its members on the dangers of slurry pits. Coroner Nancy Bouchard made the recommen...
Sep 02, 2025
NDP repeats calls for action committee on drought relief
After nearly a decade of drought in the southwest, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for action from the provincial government. On Wednesday, the opposition reiterated its calls for the creation of a dr...
Aug 28, 2025 Erika Ritchie and Trent Wotherspoon are renewing the NDP's call for the creation of a drought action committee. Joining them virtually is R.M. of Big Stick's councillor Tyson Jacksteit (left) and Reeve Quinton Jacksteit. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Livestock producers welcome rain, southwest leads crop harvest
About two thirds of the province's livestock producers reported or anticipated no water shortages, due to recent rain, according to Saskatchewan's latest crop report. About 17 per cent have moderate s...
Aug 22, 2025 Saskatchewan producers harvest at sunset. (Darren Sproat/Instagram)
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches can proceed at a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an avian flu outbreak. Here are five things to know about ...
Aug 22, 2025
Saskatchewan premier calls on Prime Minister Carney to meet with China's Xi on canola
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve the trade issues that have led to steep tariffs on C...
Aug 21, 2025
Canada's 'exceptional' drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts
Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer's bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire...
Aug 20, 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces plan to upgrade important road for farming sector
YORKTON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province plans to cover half the improvement cost for a road deemed crucial for economic activity in the farming sector. Moe says Grain Millers Drive ...
Aug 20, 2025
Farmers call govt to take action against Chinese canola tariffs
Saskatchewan farmers braced themselves for a major hit after China announced plans to impose a nearly 76 percent tariff on Canadian canola, which started on Aug. 14, effectively shutting the door on o...
Aug 19, 2025 China's 75.8-per-cent tariff on Canadian canola came into effect earlier in August, and farming operations across the country are already dealing with a substantial dip in the market. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Inconsistent weather causing issues for crop growers, expert says
While crop conditions in Saskatchewan have improved in the past few weeks and some farmers have begun an early harvest, weather inconsistencies continue to cause problems in the field. According to Ra...
Aug 17, 2025 Ranjan Sri Ranjan, a University of Manitoba professor, said he planted soybeans in research plots this year but didn't get enough water for them to germinate. (fotokostic / Depositphotos.com)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: When a DIY project tests your patience
Sarah Mills says couples may have good intentions when starting a home reno project, but time, kids and life get in the ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 11
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about public art in Saskatoon, finds out about a Canadian helping rebuild Ukraine, the lo...