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The latest on agriculture in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.

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

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.
Agrimart: Saskatchewan farmland rents remained stable last year

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.
Snowfall provides some optimism

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.
Beware of hantavirus this spring

Beware of hantavirus this spring

Potentially life-threatening lung disease can follow infection; infected rodents prime carrier.
Agrimart: CCA, national voice for beef producers, comments on federal budget

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
Agrimart: Increasing Wild Boar Population in Saskatchewan Cause for Concern

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.
Canada's farmland values up 8.3% this year

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%. 
Agrimart: Saskatchewan farmland values up substantially except southwestern region

Agrimart: Saskatchewan farmland values up substantially except southwestern region

Farmland values in Canada increased by an average 8.4 per cent in 2021, the highest rate in four years.
Saskatchewan celebrates agriculture literacy month

Saskatchewan celebrates agriculture literacy month

This month marks Canada's 11th annual Agriculture Literacy Month.
Agrimart: Increases to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Coverage and Premiums in 2022

Agrimart: Increases to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Coverage and Premiums in 2022

The average coverage for 2022 will be 405 dollars per acre, a 48% increase from 273 dollars per acre in 2021
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