Skip to content

Agriculture News

The latest on agriculture in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.

Ontario senator wants more assistance than credit for agriculture

Ontario senator wants more assistance than credit for agriculture

“What we have is just an extension of credit. The farmers have to pay it back”
AgriStability deadline extended to July 3

AgriStability deadline extended to July 3

“This extension will give producers additional time to consider their risk management needs during this period of uncertainty”
New noxious weed infesting Western Canada

New noxious weed infesting Western Canada

One plant will produce 250,000 seeds and up to one million in ideal conditions
National agriculture federation calling for emergency pandemic fund for farmers, food industry

National agriculture federation calling for emergency pandemic fund for farmers, food industry

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is calling for a government fund to support farmers across the country as they struggle with pandemic-related challenges heading into spring
SaskPower urges caution during spring seeding

SaskPower urges caution during spring seeding

There were 327 reported incidents of farm machinery contacting electrical equipment in 2019
Latest APAS survey shines light on farmers' struggles

Latest APAS survey shines light on farmers' struggles

Thirty-seven per cent of respondents have not completed their 2019 harvest
Chinese relaxing canola dockage causes confusion

Chinese relaxing canola dockage causes confusion

Positive talks to allow Canadian canola exports to China are ongoing
Meat packer closes over coronavirus scare

Meat packer closes over coronavirus scare

A Calgary plant has been closed after it was discovered one employee might have COVID-19
Ethanol demand cuts to impact all grain prices

Ethanol demand cuts to impact all grain prices

Reduced ethanol demand will create less need for corn acres this spring and put pressure on corn prices
APAS survey shows farmers concerned about COVID-19

APAS survey shows farmers concerned about COVID-19

APAS has launched a weekly survey, to get up-to-date information from producers
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks