Glenda Lee Vossler

We should see some improvement in the weather as we get into the second half of Spring.

Drew Lerner, the senior agri-meteorologist with World Weather Inc says in the meantime we're going to continue to deal with the same below-normal precipitation bias that's been with us all winter long.

Cattle can handle fairly cold temperatures, but extra measures are needed when the temperature hits -20 or colder.

Jordan Johnson, a livestock and feed extension specialist, says animals start preparing for the cold through a process called 'photoperiod sensitivity'.

Six individuals who have played a prominent role in the agriculture sector in the province will be inducted into Saskatchewan's Agricultural Hall of Fame in April. 

SAHF President Reed Andrew says the 2024 inductees, Abdul Jalil, Brian Olsen, Bruce Coulman, Grant Carlson, Les Johnston, and Stewart Stone, have made significant and distinguished contributions to the welfare and improvement of Saskatchewan agriculture.

The inductees will be formally inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 13th.

When it comes to cyber security research from the University of Guelph suggests agriculture is behind the curve.

In the last few years, we've heard about online hackers and the damage they can do.

Cathy Lennon, the General Manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture says it's important to be aware of any potential risks.

One of the key stories in 2023 was the economy with higher interest rates and increased costs.

JP Gervais, Farm Credit Canada's vice president and chief economist says the 2023 crop was the most expensive crop farmers have ever put in the ground with higher input costs and lower commodity prices as compared to 2022.

He says those factors had a key impact on farm profitability along with weather-related issues.

Canada’s Food Price Report 2024 is forecasting another increase but it's not expected to be as bad as in other years.

According to the report the average family of four is expected to spend $16,297.20 on food in 2024, an increase of up to $701.79 from last year. 

The report is a collaboration between researchers at Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia. 

Dr Sylvain Charlebois is the project lead, a professor, and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. 

Bill C -234 still awaits third and final reading in the Senate.

The bill would remove the carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for on-farm use for grain drying, irrigation, heating, and cooling livestock barns and greenhouses.

There has been some heated discussion around the bill in the Senate. 

The 52nd Annual Show runs today through Saturday and features livestock shows, cattle sales, an extensive trade show, and a variety of entertainment for all ages. 

The official Burning of the Brand is set for this morning at 10 AM in the Ag Ex which officially kicks off Canadian Western Agribition.

The Canadian National 4H and Youth Judging Competition begins today as well as the Youth Showmanship and Team Grooming. 

Harvest operations across the province are starting to wind down. 

Dennis Lange, the provincial pulse specialist writes the report and notes limited harvest progress was made last week as a result of the rain. 

Lange notes that over 90 per cent of the provincial crop is now in the bin, which is ahead of the 5-year average. The central region is furthest ahead and closing in on 100% with mostly only sunflowers and corn still on some fields.

Harvest operations across the province are starting to wind down. 

Dennis Lange, the provincial pulse specialist writes the report and notes limited harvest progress was made last week as a result of the rain. 

Lange notes that 90 per cent of the provincial crop is now in the bin, which is ahead of the 5-year average.