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PILGER — When Roland Bateman was looking to change up his Pilger cattle operation, he turned to sheep to stay farming. Bateman said his health had been deteriorating so much that he needed something less physically demanding compared to cattle.

The average value of Canadian farmland increased by 5.2 per cent in 2019, the smallest increase over the past decade, according to the latest FCC Famland Values Report. The 2019 increase follows gains of 8.4 and 6.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Board of Directors are pleased to announce that at their last meeting, Saskatchewan Director, Daryl Fransoowas elected as the new Chair effective immediately.

Crescent Creek Angus near Goodeve, SK., held its 22 nd Annual Bull and Female Sale, Saturday, April 4. The sale, held at the farm but with no people on-site to do bidding. Instead the sale was only by internet, phone and proxy bidding.

Saskatchewan farmers report COVID-19-related disruptions to their operations this spring

With the approach of spring many cattle producers are already in the midst of calving. Since the weather is still chilly, and can turn frostier still at night, producers need to keep an eye on cows about to calf.

Flooding not anticipated

Today the Government of Canada announced that notification has been provided to the U.S.

As spring approaches it is a good time for livestock producers to investigate the benefits that might come with a new fence.

Seed breeders, seed companies, and members of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) are invited to nominate industrial hemp cultivars for inclusion in CHTA's 2020 National Variety Field Trials program.