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Agriculture This week - Local research good farmer tool

When it comes to which crops to grow, and which varieties within a particular crop type, the choices are extensive for farmers on the Canadian Prairies. Certainly a primary factor is the potential for profit, and that starts with price signals.

Crops developing normally in province

Livestock producers continue with haying operations throughout the province, although frequent rain and high humidity have slowed progress. Twenty-two per cent of the hay crop has been cut and 28 per cent is baled or put into silage.

Agriculture This Week - Water concerns must be ag’s concern

While the farm community in general may balk at the notion of farming practices being a contributor to the quality concerns of natural waterways, they are at least a piece in the puzzle.

Canadian Canola Oil Fits with New Chinese Dietary Guidelines

Canola oil can help Chinese consumers meet the new dietary guidelines released by the Chinese Nutrition Society 13 May 2016, said Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, at an event today celebrating a new Sino-Canadian par

Normal crop development across province

Crops across the province are developing normally, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.
Canadian Bison Association Weekly Prices - July 8, 2016

Canadian Bison Association Weekly Prices - July 8, 2016

Agriculture This Week - Wild boar changes a good step

When the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation held its annual conference in February one issue which was plainly put forward was that feral wild boar are a growing problem in the province, and across Canada.
4-H Regional Show

4-H Regional Show

The Yorkton Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale has long been held the opening day of the Yorkton Summer Fair. That was again the case last week, as 4-H members from clubs across the local region took to the Agri-pavilion show ring.
The dairy best

The dairy best

Agriculture may not be as large a part of the Yorkton Summer Fair as it once was, but the Agri-pavilion was a busy place Friday and Saturday as the annual Dairy Goat Show took place.

Crops developing rapidly this year

Crops are developing rapidly in much of the province and growing conditions have been optimal in most areas, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.
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