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Sask. crops in good condition despite challenges from weather
Saskatchewan's crops are generally in good condition despite weather-related challenges producers have faced this season. According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which co...
Jul 11, 2024 Crop development was slowed by the cool, rainy weather in June, but things are starting to move along thanks to warmer weather in recent days. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Environmental group buys Fraser River island near Chilliwack, B.C., to protect salmon
VANCOUVER - An ideal natural salmon habitat of gravel beds and side channels on British Columbia's lower Fraser River will be protected by the purchase of a private island by an environmental organiza...
Jul 08, 2024
Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
VANCOUVER - Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat B.C. peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer. Maybe a salad? "They play so nicely togeth...
Jul 04, 2024
End of cool, rainy weather could be on the way in Saskatchewan
As the calendar switches from June to July, many Saskatchewan residents are still wondering when summer is going to start. June brought cooler than normal temperatures to the province, along with some...
Jul 03, 2024
Farmers weather stormy week, cool temps slow crop development
It was a mixed bag of weather around Saskatchewan this week as farmers dealt with storms, hail, and cool temperatures that slowed down crop development. According to the weekly crop report from the Sa...
Jun 27, 2024 The weekly crop report indicated that warmer temperatures will be needed in order to speed up crop development in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME file photo)
Davidson area farmer expects crops to recover after severe storm
Friday's storm west of Davidson caused some trouble for Brett Siroski, of Siroski Simmentals. His farm, about seven kilometres west of the town, was hit by rain and hail, and the area was placed under...
Jun 27, 2024 Brett Siroski said he expects most of the crops to bounce back despite damage caused by wind and hail. (Siroski Simmentals/Facebook)
Minister wants B.C. to be model for aquaculture as it moves to containment
VANCOUVER - Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier says the country's "strict rules" on banning open-net salmon farming are necessary, since the goal is to make British Columbia "a model" in g...
Jun 20, 2024
Seeding 'virtually complete,' but wet weather causes issues for Sask. farmers
Seeding is "virtually complete" across Saskatchewan, but excess moisture after the wet spring is causing issues for some producers. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, which...
Jun 20, 2024 Wet weather has been a boon to some farmers, but the rainfall and ground moisture levels are causing issues in parts of the province. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Canada's Farm Show links Canadian farmers with international companies
International companies are looking to provide Canadian farmers with their products at Canada's Farm Show in Regina. The U.K.-founded 4B Components provides grain farmers with hazard monitoring system...
Jun 19, 2024
Agriculture Minister David Marit optimistic about impact of rain on crops
A hot topic at Canada's Farm Show this week has been the amount of rain falling on the province. The province has seen an uncharacteristically soggy spring leading up to the 47th edition of the show t...
Jun 18, 2024
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