Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Farmers anxious as carbon price carve-out bill faces uncertain future
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers may have to wait months to find out if they'll owe thousands of dollars for carbon pricing this year, as a bill that would give them a new exemption remains mired in politica...
Jan 31, 2024
Alberta government opens water-sharing talks with large users amid worsening drought
EDMONTON - Lance Colby saw what was coming. The Alberta government said Wednesday it would open talks on water-sharing between large users as the province's drought situation worsens. But Colby, chair...
Jan 31, 2024
Sask. keeps grazing rates for Crown lands frozen for 2024
In an effort to help ranchers who have struggled with dry conditions for the past few years, grazing rates on Crown lands in Saskatchewan will remain frozen at 2022 levels. In addition, producers who ...
Jan 23, 2024 This will be the second year that rates will remain frozen at 2022 levels. (Libby Grey/650 CKOM)
Governments invest $6.8 million in livestock, forage research
The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are joining forces to fund agriculture research projects. On Tuesday, the two governments announced $6.8 million to support 30 new livestock and forage resea...
Jan 23, 2024 The provincial and federal governments are making some big investments into research designed to help ranchers. (Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation/Twitter)
Sask. company shows off innovative new rail technology
A Saskatchewan invention could become the next big thing in rail technology. On Thursday, Saskatoon-based company RAYHAWK showcased its autonomous opening system for rail car lids. The company began c...
Jan 19, 2024 Saskatoon-based RAYHAWK shows off a first-of-its-kind rail technology designed to improve safety, reliability and efficiency when it comes to opening rail cars. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Canadian Agriculture company helping farmers out worldwide
As the Western Canadian Crop Production show in Saskatoon wrapped up on Thursday, it was a time for agriculture businesses from all over to share their products with Saskatchewan farmers. One business...
Jan 14, 2024 Thunderstruck AG booth at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Western Canadian Crop Production Show underway in Saskatoon
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is officially underway in Saskatoon. According to Leigh Ann Hurlburt -- the agriculture manager for Prairieland Park -- all of the heavy hitters have exhibits...
Jan 09, 2024 The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is on again this year at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Linamar Corp. makes deal to buy Bourgault Industries
By Alice McFarlane Bourgault Industries, of St. Brieux, Sask., will soon be under new ownership. Linamar Corporation announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault for $640 million. Bourga...
Dec 21, 2023 (ID 147343463 © Nancy Anderson Dreamstime.com)
Commercial beekeepers in Sask. get assistance from feds, province
Saskatchewan's commercial beekeepers who were stung by heavy losses in 2022 are getting some help from the federal and provincial governments. The two levels of government are providing a total of $1 ...
Dec 12, 2023
'Incredibly concerning:' Lack of snow leaves some Sask. farmers worried
While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...
Nov 30, 2023 In spite of less-than-ideal weather conditions, farmers are staying optimistic about their prospects this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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