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Government to look at land ownership

Government to look at land ownership

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart hasannounced the government of Saskatchewan will hold further consultations and undertake a review of farmland ownership rules under The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act.
‘Chars’ on offer

‘Chars’ on offer

The Size Matters Charolais Bull Sale was held Thursday at the farm of Carey and LeeAnn Weinbender, southeast of Canora.
Strong beef market reflected in bull sales

Strong beef market reflected in bull sales

It was interesting to walk into the ‘Best of the Breeds’ bull sale at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently and be busily taking a few pictures for the newspaper as the first bull sold on the day at $24,000.
Exploring local soybean potential

Exploring local soybean potential

As interest in the potential of soybeans for local area farmer grows, so too does interest from companies such as Parrish & Heimbecker. Last week the grain handling company held an information session on soybeans for farmers in the Yorkton area.
Wheat quality concerns arise

Wheat quality concerns arise

In reading a recent article on growing concerns from some quarters over the quality of Canadian export wheat, I must say the old adage about being careful about what you wish for came to mind.
New sale for City of Yorkton

New sale for City of Yorkton

The Best of the Breeds Bull Sale has been held in Leross for the past decade, but moved to Heartland Livestock in Yorkton for its 11th annual sale held Sunday.
Tax time on the farm too

Tax time on the farm too

It’s that time of year again. For most farmers spring means calving and/or seeding time and income tax time.
Rail woes not yet solved

Rail woes not yet solved

A far more hospitable winter, at least across most of Western Canada took some of the supposed pressures off the rail system in terms of grain handling.
4-H Council aided by federal fund

4-H Council aided by federal fund

The Saskatchewan 4-H Council will benefit from a new three-year agreement totalling $1.05 million under Growing Forward 2.
Bull Power ’15

Bull Power ’15

The 2015 East Central Bull Power Sale was hosted last Tuesday (March 17) by the Yorkton Exhbition Association at the Parkland Agripavilion.
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