Minister wraps up outreach to Saskatchewan at Canadian Western Agribition
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald met with producers, industry representatives and provincial officials during a visit to Saskatchewan last week as part of events…
JUST LOPING ALONG
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.
MacDonald wraps first China mission, seeks new trade opportunities
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.
Farm groups urge federal government to create export sales reporting program
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.
Pumpkin Growers group is helping their community grow
LEADER – The Pumpkin Growers’ 8th Annual Pumpkin Weigh-in took place on Saturday afternoon, October 18, in Leader.
Can You Beet That?
Local gardener Bill Pinchin brought in a sample of the gigantic beets he grew in his garden this year.
Farmers mostly done before snow squall
West-central farmers had 99 per cent of their fields combined before snow and rain arrived on Oct. 12.
CHICKPEAS BOOST RINK PROJECT!
Holman Farming Group completed harvesting the Town Crop Project’s chickpea field, which will be donated to support the Luseland Rink Improvement Project.
Harvesting the old-fashioned way!
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 and Eston students attend PWGP Harvest Day
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.
Fields nearly cleared as drought hits west-central Sask
Continuing hot, dry conditions allowed west-central Saskatchewan farmers “to make impressive harvest progress” during the week ending on Sept. 29.
Harvesting memories and giving back
DENZIL – What began as a hobby has turned into a yearly tradition of giving back for local farmer and tractor enthusiast Greg Rissling.
North West Terminal to sell grain business to Bunge Canada
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 lags behind average after rain delays
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.
CROP REPORT: Significant harvest progress made over the past week
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…
When harvest time was threshing time!
Pictured are George Mills and his threshing crew in 1915. George also opened a livery barn in Kindersley, where he had many fine horses.
Doug watched farming change over the years
KINDERSLEY - As the combines head out into the field, Doug Francis recalled the years he spent on the family farm located south of Kindersley.
Weekly Crop Report: Only 10% of crops harvested in west central area
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…
APAS: Saskatchewan’s Pulse Farmers Overlooked
REGINA - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) welcomes the federal government’s measures to start addressing trade disruptions…
STEP takes action to support Saskatchewan's canola export sector
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.