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APAS urging rail companies to be ready for another big Sask. crop

By Brant HiltonThe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) wants rail companies to be prepared for what could be a large crop this year.It is anyone’s guess whether it will reach the...

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Richardson research farm aims to bridge gap to the farmers' field in Sask.

By Sarah MillsIt was pure, yet sweet, coincidence that the new Richardson International farm was in Richardson, southeast of Regina.That is the site of the Bennett farm, a new $15 million 444-acre...

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Agribition appoints former CBC producer as new CEO

By Brant HiltonCanadian Western Agribition (CWA) has found and announced its new chief executive officer (CEO).On Wednesday, the board of directors appointed Chris Lane as their new CEO. He will take...

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Sask. exports should withstand "Brexit" vote

By Sarah MillsSaskatchewan's exports to the U.K. and the E.U. shouldn't be too negatively impacted as a result of the "Brexit" vote.While Thursday's vote is significant it is thought Saskatchewan's...

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Saskatchewan sees spike in rabies cases in 2016

By CJME NewsSaskatchewan is seeing a spike in cases of rabies this year with 18 animals testing positive over the past few months compared to nine in the same time frame last year and seven the year...

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Canadians warned to stop use of malathion products older than a year

By 650 CKOMHealth Canada has issued a warning to Canadians to stop using pesticides containing malathion when products are more than a year old.An advisory was issued Wednesday stating chemical changes...

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First report of frost touching parts of Saskatchewan

By Daniella PonticelliIt was a frosty start to the week for some people in Saskatchewan.Peter Derbawka owns an acreage near Speers, located around 55 kilometres east of North Battleford, and was...

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Rain across Sask. is affecting harvest in most areas

By 980 CJMEThe recent wet weather across Saskatchewan is having an impact on the progress farmers are attempting to make.Saskatchewan Agriculture indicates 38 per cent of the crop is combined and 38...

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From Vancouver to Moose Jaw: Agrocorp Processing announces headquarters...

By 980 CJMEAn agricultural company is planting its roots in the Friendly City.Agrocorp Processing announced it is relocating its headquarters from Vancouver to Moose Jaw.Currently, the company has a...

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This year's Agribition expected to surpass 2015

By Lisa SchickIt may have been a year of changes and in-betweens for the Canadian Western Agribition, but it was also a big year of the show.Saturday morning, organizers didn't have any attendance...

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Oat mill expansion set to create jobs in Yorkton

The City of Yorkton is about to get a boost to the economy as Grain Millers Canada Corp. (GMCC) is investing $100-million in the second phase of a new mill. The investment of the new project is...

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Trudeau to visit Regina, Sask. farm Thursday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in southern Saskatchewan Thursday and the trip comes with an agricultural theme.   He will tour a farm near Gray, south of Regina, and meet with agricultural...

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Farm families celebrate 40 years of Farm Progress Show

It's Canada's largest trade show, attracts thousands of visitors every year and it's celebrating a major milestone this year. Canada's Farm Progress Show is celebrating 40 years of bringing the latest...

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No bumper crop: Sask. farmer on dry, hot summer

May and June were dry and sunny for most of Saskatchewan, and while that's good for those wanting to go out to the beach or on the lake, farmers are in need of some rain. “Hopefully everyone's got some...

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Crop report: significant rain needed across Saskatchewan

High temperatures and a lack of rain continue to damage crops in the province. The latest crop report out Thursday said crop conditions vary greatly across Saskatchewan. It adds that significant rain...

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