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Some crops in Sask. in excellent condition: Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture says some crops in Saskatchewan are in excellent condition as many farmers prepare to take off a better crop than they had in 2021. In the weekly crop report, the ministry ...
Jul 28, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Provincial ag ministers ‘disappointed’ with federal fertilizer emissions target
The agriculture ministers from Saskatchewan and Alberta have roundly condemned the federal government’s target to reduce emissions from fertilizer use. The federal government has set a goal of r...
Jul 22, 2022
Ag in Motion closes out three-day expo in Langham
After being away since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ag in Motion returned with its in-person show this week. Western Canada's largest outdoor farm expo brought out thousands of people to see the...
Jul 21, 2022
Ag in Motion returns with 100-acre show near Langham
After a two-year hiatus in 2019 and 2020 thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, Ag in Motion is back in Saskatchewan. Show director Rob O'Connor says it feels great to be back in the 100-acre area just outs...
Jul 19, 2022
Unsettled weather affecting crop development in Saskatchewan
Crops in Saskatchewan are in differing stages of development due to differing types of weather. "The majority of crops this week are in fair to good condition," the Ministry of Agriculture's crop repo...
Jul 14, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Hay salvage and highway mowing getting underway in Saskatchewan
Farmers in Saskatchewan can salvage hay from areas alongside provincial highways starting Friday. According to the Ministry of Highways, anyone is permitted to cut and bale hay along highways any time...
Jul 07, 2022
Too dry or too wet? Sask. producers struggling with moisture conditions
Crop development has been slow in Saskatchewan due to moisture conditions, but the stories are different around the province with some areas too dry and others too wet. According to the Ministry of Ag...
Jun 30, 2022
Water Security Agency offers funding for agricultural projects
Funding is flowing from Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency to help some farmers and ranchers in the province. On Wednesday, the WSA announced $700,000 is available for what the agency called "respon...
Jun 22, 2022
Return of Canada's Farm Show means chance to show off new gadgets for vendors
Canada's Farm Show is back for the first time since 2019 and with its return comes new innovations and gadgets for farmers to try out. One item that stands out at this year's show is a standup electri...
Jun 21, 2022 The LyteHorse electric ATV was on display at Canada's Farm Show on June 21, 2022. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Farmers continue to battle inconsistent weather heading into summer
Farmers across Saskatchewan will be hoping for some more consistent weather as the calendar reaches the "official" start of summer. Weather throughout Saskatchewan has seen everything from record-brea...
Jun 20, 2022 (Adrienne Ivey/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: Trump's Air Force One ruse leaves others vulnerable
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, August 12
On Wednesday's show, Evan was joined by Ralph Goodale to talk U.S. tariffs. Also, possible changes to Saskatoon's smokin...