Agriculture

Federal government supports soil health strategy

Ottawa revealed its support at a recent soil health conference but did not make a financial commitment.

Aug 12, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Poultry and pigeon show to feature the best-bred birds in Sask.

The Saskatchewan Poultry Association’s (SPA) annual Prairie Poultry Fall Classic and Pigeon Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gait Equestrian stables, about 15 minutes west of Moose Jaw.

Aug 11, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Federal agriculture committee chair Coteau says he’s eyed the ag file for years

The Toronto MP says he hopes to bring the agriculture sector’s importance to the forefront.

Aug 11, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Soil health skepticism prevalent

Survey finds that many farmers see it as a contemporary fad.

Aug 10, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Digestate can now be stored and applied as an organic fertilizer

Offers a lower-cost nutrient feedstock for organic producers, says Alberta Agriculture.

Aug 10, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Ritz looks back on his time as agriculture minister

Whether it’s supply management or farmer support for the wheat board, the former minister has an opinion.

Aug 9, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Blocking patterns lead to heat waves

The boundary between cold and warm air is where the majority of our 'weather,' or storm systems, occur.

Aug 9, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Ranch technology takes balancing rations from hours to minutes

Event will spotlight innovation in the beef industry, where technology has not kept up with the crop production industry.

Aug 9, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Prairie fall weather outlook mixed for late summer and early fall

Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures.

Aug 9, 2025 7:50 AM Read more >

Ritz still getting things done

Former federal agriculture minister now serves as reeve of a rural municipality in Saskatchewan.

Aug 8, 2025 12:03 PM Read more >