Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions have increased compared to the previous week due to rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and three per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 61 per cent adequate,… Continue reading Crop Report for the Period of June 8 to June 14, 2021
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Renewed Funding Announced For Agriculture Sector
The federal and provincial governments recently announced $1.5 million over two years in renewed funding for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) and 4-H Saskatchewan. The aim of this funding is to increase the public’s trust in agriculture, while also helping to develop the next generation of agriculture leaders in… Continue reading Renewed Funding Announced For Agriculture Sector
June 13th to 19th is Native Prairie Appreciation Week
The province’s native prairie is a unique ecosystem that provides a number of ecological, social and environmental benefits, as well as habitat for a number of species. The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture jointly proclaim June 13 to 19, 2021, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week. The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP)… Continue reading June 13th to 19th is Native Prairie Appreciation Week
Bison Return To Poundmaker Cree Nation
Source: Kelly Skjerven, globalnews.ca, March 01, 2020 In the future, the community plans to grow the herd by the hundreds. Poundmaker Cree Nation is celebrating a big moment for the community after 20 bison were re-introduced to the area. This is the first time a herd of this size has lived on the land in… Continue reading Bison Return To Poundmaker Cree Nation
Prairies Feeling Devastating Impacts of Climate Change
Source: Hannah Jackson, globalnews.ca, February 07, 2020 The northern hemisphere recently saw its hottest year on record, at 1.28 degrees C above the average. As the climate continues to warm at an alarming rate, experts warn if dramatic steps to mitigate global warming are not taken, the effects in Canada’s Prairie region will be devastating… Continue reading Prairies Feeling Devastating Impacts of Climate Change
Beef competitiveness threatened
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, January 17, 2020 The Alberta beef industry can compete within the North American market but there are some impediments on the horizon that could restrict future growth. Commissioned by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and Alberta Beef Producers, the industry competitiveness study compared the province’s position to Texas, Nebraska and Kansas.… Continue reading Beef competitiveness threatened
Possible problems with insects this year
Source: Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm, January 17, 2020 WINNIPEG, (MarketsFarm) – How problematic insects could be in 2020 across the Prairies largely depends on the spring weather, according to three provincial insect specialists. Be the insects grasshoppers, flea beetles, cutworms, or a few other types, their potential to cause significant damage to Prairie crops will partly… Continue reading Possible problems with insects this year
Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
Source: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press, November 6, 2019 WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the prime minister must help unify the country by ensuring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built so that western oil can get coastal access to overseas markets. The pipeline, the economy and crime are three of the things… Continue reading Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
‘Proud to be a Canadian’: Frustration but little appetite for separation in heart of Prairie oil country
Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, November 1, 2019 Oil downturn has taken a toll on the people of Lloydminster, who want the federal government to listen In Lloydminster, the heart of Prairie oil country, anger against the federal Liberal government is running high but there seems to be little appetite for separation. “I’m proud to… Continue reading ‘Proud to be a Canadian’: Frustration but little appetite for separation in heart of Prairie oil country
41% of homes bought on the Prairies purchased by new Canadians: report
Source: Connor O’Donovan, Global News, October 16, 2019 A newly released report commissioned by Royal LePage gives a glimpse into the impact immigration is having on the Canadian real estate market. According to the report, which was derived from a survey of 1,500 “newcomers” this past August, “Canadian newcomers” are currently behind 21 per cent of all… Continue reading 41% of homes bought on the Prairies purchased by new Canadians: report