Category Archives: CKRM Agriculture
Lots to look forward to at this year's Ag in Motion
More than 30 thousand people and at least 570 exhibitors are expected at Ag in Motion this year. This year is also the 10th edition of the annual out-door farm show, located on the Discovery Farm site...
Jul 15, 2024
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Come Through for Prairie Farmers: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 96% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 49, a modest increase from the 95% order fulfillment performance seen in week 48. In supplying 93% of cars ordered b...
Jul 15, 2024
SaskWater 2023-24 Report: collaborates with WSA on irrigation expansion, highlights other water-related projects
In its annual report for the fiscal year 2023-24, SaskWater reported a net income of $8.7-million, an increase of $100-thousand from the previous year. The Crown Corporation had a few highlights durin...
Jul 14, 2024
Some farmers embracing the heat, others may be concerned
Depending on the farmer, they're either welcoming the hot weather or are a bit concerned. Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Todd Lewis farms near Gray, south of Regina. He says ...
Jul 11, 2024
Warm weather welcome for crop development, haying operations
Overall, crops across the province remain in good condition, noted the provincial crop report released Thursday morning. This is despite excessive moisture causing crop yellowing and crop loss in low ...
Jul 11, 2024
Canada's High Commissioner hopes change in U.K. government brings change to stalled bi-lateral trade talks with Canada
The newly elected Labour Party in the United Kingdom has its work cut out for it when it comes to several issues, including trade. In particular, the new U.K. government will need to address the curre...
Jul 09, 2024
Cargill employees in Guelph reach a deal, Calgary workers voting on an offer
One Cargill strike might be over, but another might be waiting in the wings. Workers at the ready made plant in Calgary, that processes beef from the plant in nearby High River, voted Monday on a tent...
Jul 09, 2024
Barley research continuing in large part to funding from federal government, farm groups
A total of $9.6-million in funding will help the Canadian National Barley Cluster make barley a more competitive and resilient crop. $5.2-million of the funding comes from Agriculture and Agri-Food Ca...
Jul 08, 2024
Reservoirs, Lake Diefenbaker doing okay after significant rainfall
Water levels in Saskatchewan are okay, after a weather system in late-June brought a bunch of rain to the west and central regions of the province. The Water Security Agency put out an advisory ahead ...
Jul 08, 2024
Some regions need warm, drier weather to help crops develop
Crop conditions are good but still behind development, according to the Saskatchewan Crop Report released Thursday. Rain during the reporting period of June 25 to July 1 was again widespread with some...
Jul 04, 2024
