Central Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Glyphosate, glufosinate prices hit rock bottom

Producers are urged to take advantage and book one or two year鈥檚 supply, but many are reluctant to buy too far ahead.

Jan 29, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound

The economics have become more promising as buyers offer production contracts of 70 to 75 cents per pound this winter.

Jan 29, 2024 8:47 AM Read more >

Farmers frustrated with equipment manufacturer

Multiple producers lodge complaints against Leon鈥檚 Manufacturing; company blames problems on supply chain issues.

Jan 28, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat

Insidious messaging could transform from a cloud of consumer suspicion into outright hostility.

Jan 27, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Interest rate drop expected

The key policy rate is currently at five percent, which is a 22-year high.

Jan 27, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

鈥楨xpensive鈥� canola results in imports

North American domestic demand has been good, saving Canadian canola鈥檚 bacon.

Jan 27, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Taking a close look from a long distance

Satellite data and machine learning are yielding powerful tools for crop management in Western Canada.

Jan 26, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Who determines Ag research priorities?

Farm producers want to be profitable and that is always going to happen quickest with new varieties which fight off disease, or simply produce more bushels per acre.

Jan 26, 2024 6:33 AM Read more >

Prairies trees part of the history of place

The book came from varied inspirations, starting with author鈥檚 father鈥檚 hedgerows.

Jan 25, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Loreburn elevator lost to fire

Building razed in Sunday blaze.

Jan 25, 2024 9:07 AM Read more >