Agriculture

Saskatchewan cattle producers are calling on federal regulators to halt proposed expansions to livestock traceability requirements, following debate and resolutions passed…

Sheep shearing season is underway at Circle R Ranch, located between Beadle and Netherhill, as the Rast family prepares for the upcoming lambing season.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says it is continuing to advocate on a number of key issues affecting farmers and ranchers across the province.

Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan is marking the 15th annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month this March, connecting thousands of students with farmers…

Mady Adamson with Learning About Ag With Mady reads A Year on the Farm to play school children during a special presentation focused on agriculture and food production.

OTTAWA — Livestock producers who rely on rented pastureland will see expanded support under the AgriStability program beginning this year.

Producers across West Central Saskatchewan are being reminded to review their coverage as federal and provincial governments confirm continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is raising serious concern over Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to close seven research sites…

REGINA - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) applauds the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and China, as detailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney…

Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald met with producers, industry representatives and provincial officials during a visit to Saskatchewan last week as part of events…

A dozen or so antelope were hanging out in a semi-frozen field in the Leader area on Friday morning. Some appeared to be posing for the camera, while the others had no interest.

Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has completed his first mission to China, meeting with government officials and industry leaders to promote Canadian farm and food products.

Saskatchewan farm groups are calling on the federal government to establish an export sales reporting program to give Canadian farmers timely access to sales and export data.

LEADER – The Pumpkin Growers’ 8th Annual Pumpkin Weigh-in took place on Saturday afternoon, October 18, in Leader.

Local gardener Bill Pinchin brought in a sample of the gigantic beets he grew in his garden this year.

West-central farmers had 99 per cent of their fields combined before snow and rain arrived on Oct. 12.

Holman Farming Group completed harvesting the Town Crop Project’s chickpea field, which will be donated to support the Luseland Rink Improvement Project.

It was all hands on deck for the Antique Threshing Club on Saturday, October 4th at the Kindersley museum when the public got to see how harvesting was done a century ago.

KINDERSLEY – The Prairie West Growing Project (PWGP) held another successful Harvest Day for Grade 7 students from Elizabeth Middle School in Kindersley and Eston Composite School.

Continuing hot, dry conditions allowed west-central Saskatchewan farmers “to make impressive harvest progress” during the week ending on Sept. 29.

DENZIL – What began as a hobby has turned into a yearly tradition of giving back for local farmer and tractor enthusiast Greg Rissling.

UNITY – North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) has announced plans to sell its grain handling business to Bunge Canada Inc. in a $27-million deal expected to close later this fall.

Harvest progress in Saskatchewan has slowed in recent days as rain and high humidity delayed combining in the west and stalled work in the east.

Producers were able to make significant harvest progress over the past week, although some areas experienced rain delays. Currently, 41 per cent of this year's crop is in the bin…

Pictured are George Mills and his threshing crew in 1915. George also opened a livery barn in Kindersley, where he had many fine horses.

KINDERSLEY - As the combines head out into the field, Doug Francis recalled the years he spent on the family farm located south of Kindersley.

Dry conditions in most of the province last week allowed producers to make significant progress in the field. Currently, 23 per cent of crops have been harvested…

REGINA - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) welcomes the federal government’s measures to start addressing trade disruptions…

The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is joining the effort to ensure market access into China for Canadian canola products in light of the latest round of Chinese tariffs.

It was a hot week in Saskatchewan with heavy thunderstorms bringing strong winds and large hail to some regions. Harvest is in full swing in certain areas…