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Sask. keeps grazing rates for Crown lands frozen for 2024
In an effort to help ranchers who have struggled with dry conditions for the past few years, grazing rates on Crown lands in Saskatchewan will remain frozen at 2022 levels. In addition, producers who ...
Jan 23, 2024
Governments invest $6.8 million in livestock, forage research
The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are joining forces to fund agriculture research projects. On Tuesday, the two governments announced $6.8 million to support 30 new livestock and forage resea...
Jan 23, 2024
Sask. company shows off innovative new rail technology
A Saskatchewan invention could become the next big thing in rail technology. On Thursday, Saskatoon-based company RAYHAWK showcased its autonomous opening system for rail car lids. The company began c...
Jan 19, 2024
Canadian Agriculture company helping farmers out worldwide
As the Western Canadian Crop Production show in Saskatoon wrapped up on Thursday, it was a time for agriculture businesses from all over to share their products with Saskatchewan farmers. One business...
Jan 14, 2024
Western Canadian Crop Production Show underway in Saskatoon
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is officially underway in Saskatoon. According to Leigh Ann Hurlburt - the agriculture manager for Prairieland Park - all of the heavy hitters have exhibits o...
Jan 09, 2024
Linamar Corp. makes deal to buy Bourgault Industries
By Alice McFarlane Bourgault Industries, of St. Brieux, Sask., will soon be under new ownership. Linamar Corporation announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault for $640 million. Bourga...
Dec 21, 2023
Commercial beekeepers in Sask. get assistance from feds, province
Saskatchewan's commercial beekeepers who were stung by heavy losses in 2022 are getting some help from the federal and provincial governments. The two levels of government are providing a total of $1 ...
Dec 12, 2023 The funding will help producers who lost at least 30 per cent of their colonies in 2022. (The Canadian Press file photo)
'Incredibly concerning:' Lack of snow leaves some Sask. farmers worried
While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...
Nov 30, 2023
Crop insurance expected to pay $1.85 billion to Sask. producers
Payments to producers through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation are expected to reach almost $2 billion this year. According to the provincial government, payments under a suite of business ...
Nov 09, 2023
Farm Stress Line sees increase in calls during fall harvest
After a particularly hard season for Saskatchewan farmers who had to deal with grasshoppers and drought, calls to the anonymous Farm Stress Line were up. According to an emailed statement, calls were ...
Oct 28, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...