Close-up photo of a dead blacklegged tick laying on a piece of lined white paper next to a clear plastic ruler to show its length.

Blacklegged ticks gain ground in Saskatchewan

Numbers are still low, but their presence is cause for concern because they can carry Lyme disease and spread it to humans

As of early June, 11 blacklegged ticks had been identified in Saskatchewan, based on reports to a monitoring service called etick.ca.




Two freshly-baked loaves of bread sit on a stainless steel counter in a bakery.

Pulse flour demand makes significant strides

Bakery companies are eager to use pulses because it allows them to use protein/ fibre and sustainability claims on their products

Pulses are making inroads into the US$507 billion global bakery industry, say industry officials.





An RCMP truck is in the foreground while a huge column of smoke from wildfires rises in the background, and a water bomber aircraft passes over top of it.

Wildfire smoke poses health risks to farmers and livestock

Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations

Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from the health impacts of wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations.



Lesley Kelley smiles for a photo while working with her grain tester in her shop, tools hang on the peg board wall in the background.

Life’s transitions can be challenging but rewarding

From retirement to adapting operations, today’s farmers are making transitions; here’s how two farmers used them to grow

The agriculture industry is grappling with change, perhaps more than ever before, which is why it’s also more important than ever for farmers to understand how to successfully navigate transitions, both professional and personal.