Northern Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Investigation finds unusual cases of pneumonia in cows

University of Saskatchewan researchers may have discovered a viral bacteria infection connected to recent cow deaths.

Jan 7, 2022 5:25 PM Read more >

Federated posts strong earnings

Federated Co-op Ltd. says it will return $353.5M to local co-ops across Western Canada this year.

Jan 7, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Parametric insurance arrives

The definition of "parametric insurance" looks to be expanding, said experts.

Jan 7, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

FCC expands three loan programs aimed at younger producers

The programs that Farm Credit Canada has changed include the young farmer loan, the young entrepreneur loan and the starter loan.

Jan 6, 2022 12:32 PM Read more >

New technology may soon be unaffordable for mid-sized farms

The market for gently used farm equipment is shrinking, say experts.

Jan 4, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Next generation excited for the future

鈥淛ust being able to say that you farm full time, that鈥檚 what I鈥檓 looking forward to.鈥� - Brayden Sentes

Jan 3, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

Building a legacy - without breaking the family

Parents often put off succession planning because they fear the hidden conflicts it will bring to the surface

Jan 3, 2022 10:58 AM Read more >

Are we looking at a prairie price drop?

The last time farmland values dropped in that province was 2001

Jan 1, 2022 10:24 AM Read more >

Landowners advised to get it down on paper

"Trust companies have no love of the land. They don鈥檛 understand a farmer鈥檚 love of his soil. To them it鈥檚 just a commodity like ticker tape on the stock exchange. Just numbers." - Keith Berglind, retired farmer

Jan 1, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Bio-economy needs workers

A report from BioTalent Canada shows the labour market needs to recruit thousands.

Dec 31, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >