Saskatchewan producers have a variety of items on their wish lists as the province enters a provincial election.  |  File photo

Sask. election has agriculture sector’s attention

REGINA — Saskatchewan is about to enter a formal election campaign for an Oct. 28 vote. The writ had not been formally dropped as of Sept. 23 but was expected no later than Oct. 1. The Western Producer asked organizations what they had on their wish lists for those vying to govern. SSGA president Jeff […] Read more

Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Associatio president Myles Thorpe said sustainable crop production and soil health depend on proper drainage. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network is to share and build knowledge of innovative and responsible water management practices, according to the press release. | File photo

Network aims to share drainage research and innovation

REGINA — A variety of agricultural stakeholders have formed a new provincial drainage research and extension network. The Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association, which promotes drainage, announced the network Sept. 10, describing it as a private sector leadership initiative and a collaboration of industry leaders and strategic advisers. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network will be known […] Read more

Heavy rains are expected throughout central Saskatchewan this weekend, prompting the Water Security Agency to issue a province-wide warning. | File photo

Sask. warned about heavy rainfall

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is warning residents in the central grain belt of heavy rain and increased flows through the weekend. The forecast on June 27 was calling for heavier rain around Kindersley, North Battleford, Biggar, Outlook, Saskatoon, Rosthern, Humboldt, Foam Lake, Regina Beach, Buffalo Pound Lake, Davidson and the north end of […] Read more