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Time to put wetlands at top priority

Time to put wetlands at top priority

The conservation and restoration of wetlands in Saskatchewan must be a top priority, especially in the face of a changing climate, says Jennifer McKillop, acting regional vice-president with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Saskatchewan.

Canola trial results now available

Results for the 2018 Canola Performance Trials (CPT), which compared 29 new and leading canola varieties, are now available through the online searchable database at canolaperformancetrials.ca.
Using and owning farm data

Using and owning farm data

A recent survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) regarding agriculture information technology has revealed results that most would have anticipated before checking the boxes on a survey form.

APAS welcomes third expansion

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is pleased with the expanded coverage for the Federal Livestock Tax Deferral announced on January 30 but is calling for a review to improve the program for future years.
Sask. Century Farm buys Quantum Air Drill

Sask. Century Farm buys Quantum Air Drill

Spring seeding will have a whole new meaning to Dyrland Farms in Kyle, Saskatchewan, this growing season 鈥 after placing the highest bid for use of a new Quantum Air Drill at the Field of STARS event this past July.
Gardening tie to Chinese event

Gardening tie to Chinese event

Tuesday, February 5 is Chinese New Year, and 2019 is the 鈥測ear of the pig鈥. The pig is a symbol of prosperity, and the entire Chinese festival is full of special traditions, special foods, and horticultural symbols.
Whooping cranes continue to do well

Whooping cranes continue to do well

In 1941 only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world and many thought North America鈥檚 tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered Whooping Cranes now numbers some 650 in the wild.

Beef belongs on the plate in new food guide

Beef remains a part of the revised Canada Food Guide launched today by Health Canada.
Of spuds and cropping changes

Of spuds and cropping changes

Even though I have covered agriculture as a significant part of my job for the past three decades, I am still at times surprised by the level of diversity in the sector in this country. A case in point is the developing story of potatoes in Manitoba.
WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

Through a continuing co-funding partnership with the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and other producer commodity groups, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is pleased to announce over $2.
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