Insights and Stories on Saskatchewan

Snow causing more harvest grief in Alberta, Saskatchewan

Oct. 14, 2016 at 3:14 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Snow and freezing rain continues to hamper harvest progress across a large portion of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued weather warnings and alerts for much of central and northern growing regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan on Friday. Up to 15 cm of snow are forecast, with […]

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

Oct. 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm CDT

By Dave Sims

Richardson to expand Prairie retail space

Sep. 19, 2016 at 6:13 pm CDT

By Staff

Saskatchewan farmers to launch ag retail chain

Sep. 9, 2016 at 7:32 pm CDT

By Staff

Saskatchewan adds new secretary for farm irrigation

Aug. 23, 2016 at 8:09 pm CDT

By Staff

Tisdale drops ‘Land of Rape and Honey’ slogan

Aug. 22, 2016 at 4:49 pm CDT

Reuters — The Saskatchewan town of Tisdale is no longer the “Land of Rape and Honey,” it said on Monday, as it dropped a slogan that had been a constant source of complaints. The slogan referred to rapeseed, also known as canola, a major product of Tisdale and the surrounding […]

By Reuters

Canary seed growers expecting above-average yields

Aug. 5, 2016 at 6:25 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Where other crops are taking a beating, canary seed is reportedly thriving, with early, above-average yields expected. “Canary seed handles excess moisture better than a lot of other crops,” said Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan. “Its yield prospects and production prospects […]

By Erin DeBooy

Crescent Point pipeline leaks into Saskatchewan field

Aug. 3, 2016 at 6:10 pm CDT

Reuters — A Crescent Point Energy pipeline in southwestern Saskatchewan leaked 100 cubic metres (630 barrels) of oil emulsion on Tuesday, a government official said on Wednesday. The spill happened on land near Pennant, about 45 km northwest of Swift Current, and did not affect wildlife or water that bears […]

By Reuters

Saskatchewan crops battle through moisture

Jul. 29, 2016 at 4:12 pm CDT

Commodity News Service Canada – Saskatchewan crops are in generally good condition despite recent wet and windy weather, says the Saskatchewan government. In a release, the province said sixty-two per cent of the spring wheat, winter wheat, flax and canola was in good condition as of July 25. Lentils are rated […]

By MarketsFarm Team

Combining begins in drier sections of Western Prairies

Jul. 28, 2016 at 2:48 pm CDT

Commodity News Service Canada – Producers in southern Alberta have begun to combine some grain and pulses, according to a farm leader. “Down around Lethbridge and south of it, they had pretty decent moisture so they’ve got good crops. Guys are starting to combine winter wheat now and peas,” said Lynn […]

By Dave Sims