Northern Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Drones vs traditional spraying in farming, an intriguing topic at Scott field day

Drones are already being used in agricultural practices but test trials were discussed at Scott Field Day regarding drones versus conventional spraying methods.

Jul 13, 2023 2:26 PM Read more >

Crop report: producers hope for additional rain to help crops

Producers were delayed in haying progress last week but are now over halfway through the first cut of hay for the year.

Jul 13, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Crop report: producers concerned for soil moisture, desire rain

The majority of crops in the northeast are ahead of normal stages of development, with the most advanced being fall cereals at 70 per cent.

Jul 13, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Beef research receives sustainability funding

$12M for environmental research.

Jul 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Dry conditions, water quality on top of mind for many farmers

Many producers are haying and monitoring their pastures now. With the heat, water quality is at the top of mind for many.

Jul 13, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Scott Research Farm Field Day recognizes 20th anniversary of WARC

Western Applied Research Corporation acknowledged their 20th anniversary at the annual Scott Experimental Farm Field Day held July 12.

Jul 12, 2023 3:46 PM Read more >

Low yield appraisal change means poor crops can be used as feed

Additional support for producers; SCIC increases crop diversion to aid livestock feed.

Jul 12, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Yearling Black Angus bull missing from Battleford area

Missing animal is branded BAR OVR A J on the right hip.

Jul 11, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

Richardson buys U.K. maltster

Anglia Maltings operates in the United Kingdom, Poland and Germany.

Jul 10, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Companies collaborate on intercropping research

Trials are expected to include a variety of canola, peas, chickpeas, oats and flax.

Jul 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >