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Do you know your risk tolerance?

By Brenda Stefanson Regional farm Business management specialist, Watrous office Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Daily, farmers are faced with making many decisions about their farming operation.
Harvest helps hockey team

Harvest helps hockey team

The Yorkton Terriers harvest took place Monday. For several years now the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League franchise has had crop planted, cared for and harvested through donations and volunteers as a major fundraiser.

Harvest progressing well

Cool and wet weather during the week slowed down harvest operations. Sixty per cent of the 2015 crop is now combined and 28 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Agriculture This Week - Ask questions on agriculture

There is a federal election on. In fact it’s been on far longer already than any election in the modern age of electronic social media should ever be.

Perception and identification changes as time marches on

It is interesting how the years alter things not just regarding agriculture, but most things in our lives.

Fall is a good time to address soil salinity management

By Lorne Klein Regional forage specialist, Weyburn office Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture In some areas of the province there has been a noticeable increase in soil salinity over the last five years.

Fall is a good time to address soil salinity management

In some areas of the province there has been a noticeable increase in soil salinity over the last five years. The increase is partially due to the above average growing season rainfall.

Agriculture This week - Niche markets need varietal research

Often we are reminded of good ideas which just never quite lived up to the expectation.

Wet weather slowing harvest progress

Harvest is advancing despite delays due to wet field conditions. Warm and dry weather is needed before many producers can return to the field.

Agristability deadline approaching

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) reminds producers September 30, 2015, is the deadline for submitting 2014 AgriStability program forms.
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