Raising miniature Jerseys in Saskatchewan
The catchy slogan "If it isn't a Jersey, it's just a cow" printed on a truck window caught my attention, so I gave the owner, Tracy Howe, a call.
WINTER FEED, STACKED IN SEPTEMBER
Round bales dot the fields outside Kerrobert, with the town's water tower on the horizon. Every bale in this field is a week of feed for somebody's herd once the snow flies.
Sold on farming
A young visitor takes the wheel of a brand new Case IH tractor, already marked sold, during the third annual Meet a Machine event at the Kindersley Museum on Saturday, August 29.
Stooking the Field
Sheaf by sheaf, volunteers stooked the field adjacent to the Kindersley Museum, standing the cut bundles on end to dry ahead of threshing day.
Harvest reaches 17 per cent as rain keeps fields wet
Harvest advanced in west-central Saskatchewan despite more rain, and farmers in parts of the region are reporting above-average yields.
Ottawa backs national swine health surveillance project
The federal government is investing up to $3.1 million in a national effort to detect swine diseases faster and limit the damage when they hit.
Ottawa names first regions eligible for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Livestock producers hit by drought, excess moisture or flooding this year now have a first look at which regions qualify for a federal tax break.
Short work
Combines move swiftly through a field east of Kindersley on Friday afternoon. Seven John Deere machines were running, three of them visible here.
Filling the box
A John Deere combine unloads on the go into a waiting grain truck in a field near Eatonia on a warm Sunday afternoon, one of the first cuts of the 2026 harvest in west central Saskatchewan.
Competition matters more than ever for prairie farmers
Cargill's plan to acquire grain handling assets that Parrish & Heimbecker bought only months ago has pushed grain sector consolidation back to the forefront.
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…