Moose Jaw Agricultural News

Storm-related assistance for livestock producers announced

Many ranching communities in southern Saskatchewan have reported losses of livestock during this crucial calving season.

May 2, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Farm disaster program renewal must support livestock producers

Extreme drought across Western Canada in 2021 created widespread shortages of livestock feed and water, and left pastures and hay land in poor condition for the upcoming year.

Apr 30, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Agrimart: Wheat overtakes Canola acres in planting intentions survey

Record high grain prices have failed to coax Canadian farmers into planting more acres of some major grains.

Apr 29, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Agrimart: Saskatchewan sees Avian Flu for first time in 15 Years

On Monday, April 18, the Saskatchewan government announced two flocks of poultry were infected with the highly contagious virus.

Apr 25, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Agrimart: Saskatchewan farmland rents remained stable last year

Farmland rents in Saskatchewan were relatively stable last year, according to the Farm Credit Canada annual survey of rents.

Apr 21, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Snowfall provides some optimism

As parts of southwestern Saskatchewan did not receive as much snowfall as other parts of the province, especially the northern regions, the agriculture sector will need significant rainfall this spring.

Apr 18, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Beware of hantavirus this spring

Potentially life-threatening lung disease can follow infection; infected rodents prime carrier.

Apr 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Agrimart: CCA, national voice for beef producers, comments on federal budget

The 2022 budget will encourage Canada's position as a global agriculture leader reads the recent release by CCA

Apr 11, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Agrimart: Increasing Wild Boar Population in Saskatchewan Cause for Concern

The invasive nature of wild pigs, especially in agricultural production areas, presents a significant problem because of the damage they cause to fields, crops and natural ecosystems.

Mar 28, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Canada's farmland values up 8.3% this year

The Southeast part of the province experienced the sharpest increase of 14.7%, followed by the East Central, at 11.3%.

Mar 21, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

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