Saskatchewan farmers have seeded 76 per cent of the 2010 crop, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report.

 While drought-stricken ranchers in areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan are receiving $114 million in aid, thanks to the Pasture Recovery Initiative, NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter said too many livestock producers are being left out. 

Federal and provincial governments have committed relief and support to livestock producers with the delivery of a Pasture Recovery Initiative designed to help producers cope with extreme drought and poor pasture conditions. 

Nineteen different 4-H clubs from Lloydminster and area will come together to compete against one another and to exhibit their achievements and skills.

 With Stats Canada reporting a 55 per cent drop in income expected for Saskatchewan farmers, NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfetler says the government has to do a better job for producers. 

A proper spring assessment is an important part of successful winter wheat production. And as the weather heats up, now’s the time to start putting your assessment plans into motion. 

 Four locals were honoured for their work in equine industry at the Saskatchewan Horse Federation annual Awards Banquet. MLA Tim McMillan received the Equine Welfare Award of Distinction for Excellence in Communications for  recognition of his Private Members Bill #606, which was written to help protect the Bronson Forest wild ponies.

 Alberta Agriculture is trying to take the guess work out of farming. 

Whenever there is talk of projections for the upcoming crop year, it could be possible that too much emphasis gets put on the conditions right this second. 

“It’s dry, ” Harry Brook, a crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture, said pointing out the obvious last week.