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Sask. offers $70M in support for drought-stricken livestock producers
The Government of Saskatchewan says help is on the way for ranchers and livestock producers devastated by drought conditions. "Producers in some areas of the province are dealing with prolonged drough...
Aug 21, 2023 (Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association/Facebook)
Sask. harvest ahead of five-year average, despite rain delays
Harvest in Saskatchewan is ahead of the five-year average for this time of year despite some delays due to rain. According to the weekly crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the...
Aug 17, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan farmers jousting with pests, early start to harvest
Some unwanted visitors are taking their summer vacation in Josef Buttigieg's fields. "It's been a really good year for growing crickets and grasshoppers," he said. Grasshoppers have been an issue this...
Aug 15, 2023
Provincial funding available for agricultural water projects
A new provincial fund is aimed at helping Saskatchewan's agricultural producers with water management. The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 in funding, which has been earmarked to assist...
Aug 11, 2023
Four per cent of 2023 crop in the bin in Saskatchewan
Harvest is off to a relatively good start in Saskatchewan. According to the crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, harvest was four per cent done as of Monday. The five- and 10-year averages fo...
Aug 10, 2023
Water Security Agency steps up to help drought-stricken farmers
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is taking steps to help farmers and ranchers who are dealing with drought. On Monday, the WSA announced it’s making water and vacant land for feed supp...
Jul 31, 2023
'A tough battle:' Grasshoppers invade RM of Fertile Valley
A swarm of grasshoppers has blanketed the Rural Municipality of Fertile Valley, eating away at crops and trees. The decision to declare a state of emergency in the RM was made after a town hall meetin...
Jul 28, 2023 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
'Bit of a juggling act:' Drought puts ranchers in tough spot
Between the grasshoppers, gophers and drought conditions, Saskatchewan ranchers have had their hands full this summer. Some ranchers are dealing with pastures drying up. "It's a real challenging year....
Jul 22, 2023
Grasshoppers causing headaches for Sask. farmers
Saskatchewan producers have been dealing with dry weather and grasshoppers all summer long. Farmer Marion Ausmus said she's seen a lot of grasshoppers in her fields this year, and the pests have reall...
Jul 20, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Rack Petroleum looking to improve canola sustainability
Rack Petroleum hosted an event on Tuesday at Ag in Motion, announcing a new research project to help make farming more sustainable. "We've initiated a mass research project into the canola world, and ...
Jul 20, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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