Agricultural Safety Week urges farms to make safety a daily priority
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week will run March 15 to 21, with organizers urging farmers, ranchers, workers and rural communities to make farm safety a year-round focus.
AG OPINION: On shooting messengers and wild pigs
It’s been a year since our last agricultural feature – and what a year it’s been. The cattle industry is on fire – in the good way this time.
APAS summit to focus on next farm policy framework
An upcoming summit in Saskatoon will bring together producers, industry leaders and government officials to help shape the next Canadian agricultural policy framework.
Intimate partner violence rising in Canada’s rural communities
Farm communities are often seen as idyllic places with sprawling fields, clean air, neighbours willing to lend a hand and a strong sense of security.
Young agriculture ambassador inspires youth learning
Agricultural Safety Week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of one of our youngest and most enthusiastic educators.
Rising grocery prices spur interest in homegrown produce
Canadians are showing growing interest in raising their own fruit and vegetables as food prices climb, according to new data from HomeStars.com.
Farmers urged to focus on everyday safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
From livestock handling and farm machinery to rail crossings and emergency planning, safety must remain a constant priority on Canadian farms.
Farmers have until March 31 to revise crop insurance contracts
Farmers have until March 31 to apply, reinstate, cancel or revise their Saskatchewan crop insurance contracts for the 2026 growing season.
Churchill shipping study expected to wrap up by end of March
A study assessing the potential to increase shipments through Churchill is expected to conclude by the end of March.
FCC campaign helps deliver 635 million meals to Canadians in need
People, companies and other organizations assembled 635 million meals for Canadians in need during Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign.
Women’s farm work often goes unseen, safety campaign says
Women remain essential to the success of Canadian farms, but much of their contribution still goes unrecognized, according to material released for Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.
Prairie grower groups fund research projects targeting canola diseases
Three projects intended to deal with the canola disease verticillium stripe stand out among 11 research programs that a prairie growers consortium is funding this year.
Canada’s beef herd responding to expansion signals
The numbers are in and it’s official – Canada’s beef herd is growing for the first time since 2018. “The market has been extremely strong, and rightfully so. There's some profit potential…
Fire prevention on the farm
Farms contain many fire hazards; even one small spark can quickly lead to devastating losses. Use this 10-step checklist to help keep your farm fire-free.
Looking forward to the promising future of China–Canada Agricultural Cooperation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accompanied by Premier Scott Moe, paid a successful visit to China in January. During the visit, the two sides issued a joint statement…
Researcher warns prairie wild pig populations growing despite eradication claims
Canada’s wild pig problem may be more difficult to eradicate than some organizations acknowledge. Researchers studying the invasive species say populations continue to expand…
High insect pest pressure reported across Saskatchewan in 2025
Workers found significant levels of grasshoppers in west-central Saskatchewan and strong populations of bertha armyworm moths and cabbage seedpod weevils in much of the province last year.