• Dry autumn could cause headaches next growing season

  November 16, 2009 - 1 h 00

  There is no topic higher on a farmer's discussion list than the weather, especially during a year as troublesome as this one. Last week, the province's weekly crop report noted that the northwestern part of the province still had 22 per cent of...

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• Prairie farm groups want 'high level' gov't help in canola dispute with China

  October 28, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Three major Prairie farmer groups are urging the federal government to do more to help resolve a trade issue with China over Canadian canola exports. China has said it will block canola seed imports as of Nov. 15 unless there is a certificate...

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• Saskatchewan farmers who trace livestock to get rebate from government

  October 27, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Saskatchewan farmers who voluntarily trace their livestock will get money from the government to help cover their costs. Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud says the province has set aside $5 million so it can provide a rebate of up to 70 per cent.

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• Wet crops continue to delay harvest

  October 27, 2009 - 6 h 00

  It's nearly November, but Darrin Hein's combine hasn't been stored for the winter just yet.

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• Muskoday organic farm sprouts job opportunities

  October 20, 2009 - 6 h 00

  An organic potato-farming program helped 12 Muskoday First Nation residents stop using welfare and according to the program's president it's improving their lives.

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• Saskatchewan pork producers get cash advance to help with tough financial times

  October 14, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Struggling pork producers in Saskatchewan are getting a cash advance to help them through tough times. Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud says producers can now access a targeted advance program and get up to 75 per cent of their estimated 2009...

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• New ammunition in GM crop debate

  October 5, 2009 - 6 h 00

  We may have reached a pivotal point in the long-standing debate over genetically modified crops.

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• Autumn rolls in too soon for farmers

  October 5, 2009 - 6 h 00

  It was the perfect September for local farmers, but in the end, the good luck couldn't last.

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• Almost three-quarters of the harvest is done

  October 1, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Excellent weather in most areas of the province last week allowed producers to gain another 22 per cent in completing the 2009 harvest. Producers have 72 per cent of the crop in the bin, up from 50 per cent last week, according to Saskatchewan...

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• Warm weather aids farmers: crop report

  September 18, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Farmers have been busy swathing and combining their crops while the sun shone this past week, with one-third of the crop now in the bin, up from 18 per cent last week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly crop report.

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• July 18, 2009 Turn up the heat, please
• July 9, 2009 Supreme Court ends bid by Saskatchewan farmers to sue crop insurance over frost claim
• July 7, 2009 Farmers ask feds to evaluate drought
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• July 7, 2009 New non-pandemic influenza A virus found in Saskatchewan hog workers
• July 6, 2009 Owl in the family
• July 4, 2009 Condition of crops improves
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• June 18, 2009 Blue bin inspections start
• June 16, 2009 Added stress for farmers
• June 15, 2009 Finally (please?) it's summer