FCC renews support for national farm mental health crisis line
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is extending its support for the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line with a $1.8 million investment over the next three years.
Governments work to keep research farms productive during transition
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at maintaining agricultural activity at the Indian Head and Scott Research Farms…
Harvest Operations in 1947
Harvest looked much different in 1947, as this photograph from the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan illustrates.A Massey-Harris combine unloads grain into a grain truck…
Farmers' share of food dollar continues to shrink: APAS report
The share of the grocery dollar reaching Saskatchewan farmers continues to decline even as consumers pay more at the checkout, according to the Agricultural Producers Association…
Sask Wheat partners with Agriculture in the Classroom to boost agricultural literacy
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) have announced a new three-year partnership…
Co-op Agro Centre opens near Flaxcombe
The Kindersley & District Co-op officially opened its new Agro Centre on June 23, celebrating a major investment in agriculture and rural communities across west-central Saskatchewan.
Baling hay the old-fashioned way
CLAYDON—This photo is sure to bring back memories for anyone who remembers baling hay the old-fashioned way in Saskatchewan.
Farmer survives dramatic sinkhole collapse in southwest Saskatchewan
A routine day in the field turned into a frightening ordeal for a southwest Saskatchewan farmer when his tractor suddenly dropped into a sinkhole…
Applications open for APAS Young Leaders Program
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Young Leaders Program, offering young producers hands-on experience…
Federal food security strategy good news for Saskatchewan farmers
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the federal government's newly released National Food Security Strategy aligns with most of what the organization…
SSGA AGM sets direction for year ahead
SWIFT CURRENT—The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association concluded its 113th annual general meeting and convention June 9 in Swift Current, with members adopting a slate of resolutions…
Hands-On Learning Brings Agriculture to Life
Lionel Story introduces his horses, Bubbles, Banjo, Beth, and Bodie to students during the Kindersley Antique Threshing Club seeding demo.
West-central farmers nearly finish seeding after timely rains
Farmers across west-central Saskatchewan had essentially completed seeding their 2026 crops by June 8, with recent rainfall providing welcome moisture as the growing season gets underway.
Kerrobert 4-H show & sale marks 80 years with a nod to the past
The Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society held its 80th Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale on June 2 and 3 at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds Ag Building…
APAS calls for ag policy framework to drive economic growth
REGINA – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for the federal government's Next Agricultural Policy Framework to be treated as a nation-building strategy…
Two Paterson Grain elevators dismantled in Fox Valley
Many in the community were saddened to see two remaining Paterson Grain elevators dismantled in the community of Fox Valley. The demolition took place on Tuesday, May 19th.
West-central seeding jumps to 69 per cent
Farmers had nearly 70 per cent of their west-central Saskatchewan fields seeded early last week. They were 69 per cent finished planting their crops as of May 25, up from 30 per cent…
Crops remain insurable to June 20 deadline despite slow seeding, APAS says
Saskatchewan crops will remain insurable up to the final seeding deadline of June 20, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says, as a cold, wet spring…
HORSEPOWER, THE ORIGINAL KIND
A four-up team of Clydesdales pulls a vintage seed drill across freshly worked ground, demonstrating how prairie farmers put in a crop before tractors took over the field.
West-central seeding lags five-year average as rain halts progress
Farmers in west-central Saskatchewan had 13 per cent of their fields seeded, including 31 per cent of their peas, the latest crop report said.