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The long drought this summer affected the majority of farmers across Saskatchewan -- some more than others. It's a problem that has the potential to carry over to next year, as certain areas of the pr...

The sight of snow in parts of Saskatchewan this week was good news for farmers who’ve been dealing with extremely dry conditions for most of the year. “It’s dry — really dry &#...

While harvest in Saskatchewan progresses at an above-average rate, some crops in the province are beyond help due to weather issues this summer. According to the weekly crop report from the Ministry o...

A tough year for farmers is having an impact on the province’s bottom line. The government of Saskatchewan revealed the province’s deficit is expected to increase by $126.5 million, bringi...

Agricultural support has reportedly increased Saskatchewan's deficit, as the government reports working to address drought conditions across the province. The deficit increase reported in the first qu...

A reported 20 per cent of the crop in Saskatchewan is now in the bin, according to the latest crop report. Farmers across the province are busy preparing equipment and bins for harvest, swathing, desi...

Recent rainfall will not benefit drought-stricken farmers, says a crop expert from the province’s Ministry of Agriculture. “It’s far too little and far too late to change anything ri...

The addition of phosphorus fertilizer can be a delicate task, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have come closer to finding the balance for farmers. Phosphorus is one of three main fer...

It’s probably little comfort to farmers watching their parched fields but the heat and drought this summer is an opportunity to develop future crop varieties that can withstand these conditions....

Some farmers who are struggling through the drought are getting a helping hand a bit earlier than expected. An agreement between the federal and provincial governments will see the AgriStability inter...