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FCC contributes to 4-H clubs

The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund is providing $122,750 to 253 4-H clubs across Canada to support various local events and activities. In Saskatchewan, 34 4-H clubs received a combined total of $17,000.

2016 Canola performance trial

Results are in for the 2016 Canola Performance Trials (CPT). Data from the science-based, third-party variety evaluations for both small-plot and field-scale trials have now been uploaded to the online comparison tool at www.canolaperformancetrials.

Agriculture This Week - Employees an issue for ag sector

Moving forward the agriculture sector will continue to face one major issue, and that is finding quality employees. Overall, the sector, especially at the primary production level, is becoming less important in terms of overall national economy.

Agristability deadline for program participation

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers December 31, 2016, is the final deadline to submit 2015 AgriStability forms and pay 2016 program fees.

Concerns for flax growers in 2017

Areas of Western Canada experienced significant moisture during the 2016 growing season, making conditions favourable for the development of increased seed- and soil-borne diseases in flax.

Agriculture This Week - Chinese company efforts may open doors

It wasn’t that long ago the mere mention of genetically modified crops had foreign countries threatening border closures to exports.

Richardson invests in 72 communities

Richardson International Limited is truly invested in building stronger communities across Canada by supporting community projects and funding local initiatives. In 2016, Richardson donated $1.

Pulse levy to remain non-refundable

After consulting broadly with pulse producers, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has chosen to maintain a non-refundable levy on pulse crops.

New information from forage survey

The Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) has released information gathered from their Fall Forage Market Price Survey.

Agriculture This Week - The age of robots on the farm arrives

It has long been my expectation that farming would become a sector where robotic machinery would become a major element of operations. Talk to producers and one of the major issues they face is finding reliable staff.
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