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Every country in the world is only as good as its ability to grow food, supply itself and sometimes produce a surplus. This web site is centred in an agricultural community and all that appears on its pages is in some way related to this industry and the way of life that is a part of that industry. Here are the most recent stories that have appear on this site.

Finishing up Wednesday October 24, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Those last few fields were being cleaned up this afternoon with combines while other fall work is in full swing. Banding and field draining.

More than a week into the campaign and nothing about farming! Monday October 22, 2007 by: Henry Neufeld Waldeck: Though agriculture is the primary things about Saskatchewan you sure wouldn't know that by checking in on the campaigns of all three political parties.

Producer car shipping Tuesday October 16, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Do-it-yourself elevator business is far less popular than one would expect with the savings that available from this method of selling grain.

Tisdale harvest in final stage Monday October 1, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Less than 15% remains to be done as the combines were cleaning up fields this afternoon.

Small farm harvest Wednesday September 26, 2007 by: Matthew Shire Gravelbourg: With the harvest at Tisdale stalled with more rain today we take you back to September 19th and a very small farm eight miles north of Gravelbourg. This is a photo essay that tells the story of getting the crop off as the day draws to a close.

On again Thursday September 27, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Just as in the two previous fall harvest seasons we have had weather that prolongs the process in the extreme. Today with clearing skies and low humidity the combines are back in the fields and the on again off again harvest is on again.

Tisdale Dehydration plant being dismantled Friday September 28, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Some portions of the old dehydration plant will be utiliised in the new ENSASK Biofuels ethanol plant but much of the old equipment is being taken down and shipped.

Harvest on hold Wednesday September 12, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: For the past week it has been wait, wait and more waiting as light rain is followed by mist and cool weather followed by more light rain. Now facing near freezing temperatures the process of degradation begins.

Close to half done Saturday September 15, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Drying conditions yesterday and this morning have contributed to the harvesting process getting back into gear this afternoon with combines seen in all areas immediately around Tisdale.

25% jump in grain and oilseed income Positive, but more work needed Monday August 27, 2007 by: Richard Phillips Ottawa: Here is a news release from the Grain Growers of Canada as they reflect on the announcement today by Stats Canada of a 25% increase in grain and oilseed income.

Pulse crops dry enough Wednesday August 29, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Cereal and Canola crops were still to tough for combining today but the peas and lentils are ready and being harvested.

Harvest begins Thursday August 16, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: For the past few days swathers have been working their way through Canola fields and some straight combining of wheat is underway. Its harvest time in this part of Saskatchewan

Norman Borlaug Monday July 30, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Washington: This man is credited with the saving of a billion lives as he is considered the person most responsible for the "green revolution" that doubled grain growing capacity in Mexico, India, Pakistan and had a huge impact on agricultural practices throughout the third world.

Third aircraft joins campaign Friday July 20, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Able only to work in daylight when the temperature is below 24ºC the aerial assault on the wheat midge continues.

Big sale scheduled for tomorrow Monday June 25, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Schapansky Auctions have a full yard of farm equipment, boats, campers, cars, trucks and loads of new and used stuff of all kinds ready for tomorrow's sale.

Canola begins to bloom Wednesday June 27, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Despite cool temperatures and delayed planting the first planted canola crops are ready to show their colour.

Wet Wednesday June 20, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The ground is super saturated and the recent rain can not be absorbed into the soil so the yards and fields are on the verge of flooding.

Truth and the Canadian Wheat Board Friday June 22, 2007 by: Joyce Neufeld Waldeck: Ms. Neufeld outlines the methods and activities of the Minister and his parliamentary secretary to damage and destroy the Canadian Wheat Board all the while declaring everyone who supports the board to be "liars".

Ethanol Forum Tuesday June 12, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: About one hundred people attended the forum to learn about and discuss the issues of ethanol development here at Tisdale and the global affect of the technology.

Premier Calvert announces provincial bio-fuel initiative worth $80,000,000 Wednesday June 13, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A new incentive and biofuel development programme was announed Tuesday afternoon in Tisdale. Video of the announcement is a part of this story.

Shell decides to end bulk sale July 20th Thursday June 14, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: It was a complete surprise to the Tisdale folks who run the Shell bulk outlet. The property and infrastructure belongs to Shell but they own the delivery trucks.

Up and on its way Tuesday June 5, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This year's crop is definitely growing now that we have some warmer temperatures and farmers are rushing to get their herbicides applied before the weeds take over.

ENSASK Biofuels Tuesday June 5, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The company signs are now in place and there was work on the site today as a portiion of the dehydration plant is being dismantled.

Pirates and the Wall of silence Monday May 28, 2007 by: Edwin Wallace Success: While the premier seems abandoned upon a sinking ship the opposition is saying nothing about what it stands for or would should it be elected.

2.5 Thursday May 24, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: We have had five days of rain and cold temperatures. Here are some pictures and comments about the weather and what it means for farmers.

Seeding 2007   Wednesday May 9, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Despite winds over 30 knots the seeding process in the Tisdale area is well underway with that same ole wind being responsible for rapidly drying up the wet spots.

Putting it in   Thursday May 10, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Here are four pictures of four field operations in progress today right around noon hour.

Silverwheels   Tuesday May 1, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Investigating high floatation applicators lead to the interesting linage of this machine for sale at John Bob Farm Equipment in Tisdale.

Unfriendly flames   Wednesday May 2, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Though no agricultural expert recommends or even condones this practice economics and the need to get the job done cheaply and quickly take precidence and fields are set on fire.

Ag-Chem Equipment Terra-gator   Friday April 27, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: With many fields in swamp conditions this is yet another year where the demand for high floatation field equipment is very high.

Over the banks   Monday April 16, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Despite the week of cold weather the amount of water heading north up the Doghide River channel exceeds the river's capacity and it is now in flood stage.

Frozen fields   Thursday April 5, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Watson: The mild cold snap has retarded the spring run off process allowing the creeks and streams to drain and make the water movement out of the fields slow enough to prevent widespread flooding.

CWB e-mail: Civil servant suspended for e-mail   Monday April 9, 2007 by: William Dascavich Edmonton: Mr. Dascavich praises the work of the Canadian Wheat Board in the light of a recent story in the Edmonton Journal about the extremist right wing views demonstrated by someone working for Alberta's Department of Agriculture.

Strahl adds option #2 to #3   Monday April 9, 2007 by: Nettie Wiebe Delisle: Perhaps its a new form of political mathematics as the minister of Agricutlure takes liberties with the numbers obtained in the so-called plebscite on barley handling with the Canadian Wheat Board.

Seeding time for Russian thistles   Friday April 13, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Swift Current : Canada may be an urban nation, filled with diverse cultures and depending upon immigration for growth but the bottom line remains the same as always, out here we grow things.

Healey Farms Ltd. auction   Monday March 26, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Ten square miles of farmland, houses, seed cleaning plant and grain storage all sell at huge afternoon auction at the Tisdale RECPlex.

Why go on and on about the Canadian Wheat Board?   Thursday March 29, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: We have devoted a lot of time effort to discussing the issues related to the Canadian Wheat Board. Those who are not involved in agriculture might wonder, why bother? This is why!

Ste´phane Dion speaks out for Western Farmers   Friday March 23, 2007 by: David Orchard Borden: There is considerable misinformation about the Canadian Wheat Board and its origins. In this story announcing an upcoming speech by the Liberal leader Mr. Orchard points out that the Wheat Board was originally established by a Conservative government.

David Anderson and the truth   Saturday March 24, 2007 by: Joyce Neufeld Waldeck: David Anderson is the Saskatchewan member of parliament who is the Parliamentary Secretary for the Canadian Wheat Board and he like the government is determined to do as the Americans want and destroy the efficient and effective marketing mechanism. The man seems to have a bit of a problem when it comes to keeping the facts and the truth straight.

Government prepared to ignore Wheat Board barley vote   Tuesday February 20, 2007 by : Wendy Manson Outlook : The barley plebscite is heavily weighted to favour the government's American position to end the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly but the signals are already there that the minister of agriculture is prepared to ignore the results of the vote no matter what the outcome.

CN strike is no surprise   Monday February 12, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Conductors go on strike and much of CN rail grinds to a halt. But the strike is just part of the growing trend in the American run company as it relies upon confrontation as its normal means of settling disputes.

Nothing fair about the Wheat Board barley vote   Tuesday February 13, 2007 by : Jan Eliason Outlook : Barley growers able to vote on the Wheat Board barley issue are cautioned to consider carefully what they are about to do for the US grain companies which seem to be who the minister of agriculture has decided support. For the Harper government its always US interests first.

Combines replace alfalfa swathers   Wednesday February 14, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : It is interesting to hold meeting and issue press releases but the proof is in what is done and progress toward developing a bio-energy industry in Tisdale is beginning to emerge.

Seeing is not always believing   Friday February 16, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : We have done it before and will certainly do it again in the future, we have made a mistake. The combines mentioned in the story "Combines replace alfalfa swathers" was just plain dead wrong and a reader pointed out the mistake but we invite you to help us get this one right.

Grain burner 2.0   Wednesday February 7, 2007 by : Edwin Wallace Success : A month ago Edwin told us about his work on a protype grain burning heating unit for his shop. Since then the work has progressed and a second version has been completed and is working.

Saskatchewan is what you make of it   Friday February 9, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Its not Manitoba, or Alberta, though close to both Saskatchewan is a place geographically, socially and economically, entirely unto itself and we will all be better off when we begin to accept our place for what it is and realise what it is not.

Minister Strahl's unsubstantiated words   Sunday January 28, 2007 by : joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : The minister of agriculture in his campaign to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board continues to make statements without any substantial backing to support his claims.

Barley Plebiscite   Tuesday January 16, 2007 by : Richard Phillips Ottawa : The Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada expresses his and the associations delight with the decision by the Minister of Agriculture to hold a vote on barley marketing by those farmers who have grown barley in the past two years.

Marketing boards on the table when CWB single desk gone?   Tuesday January 30, 2007 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : All this time we thought it was idealogy and now Joe has discovered that the campaign to destroy the Canadian Wheat Board is just the boys in Ottawa doing what the boy in Washington wants.

Growing organic   Wednesday January 31, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Farming for all of my life time has been a marginal business at best and in the last few years most farmers would be happy even to break even. Its time to consider "value added" options and on of those options is proving to be economically viable and certainly a hit in the grocery stores and that is becoming an organic farm operation. Difficult to get into be here is a way of jump starting into this form of agriculture.

Salary for the CEO of the CWB   Friday February 2, 2007 by : Vern Bretin Leduc Alberta : Here is an explanation about the paying of a salary to the rreplacement boss at the Canadian Wheat Board. The minister of Agriculture failed to follow the established guidlines for CWB employees and the Board refused to pay the man $30,000 a month.

What is expected of the new Wheat Board CEO   Monday January 8, 2007 by : Henry Neufeld Waldeck : The Federal Minister of Agriculture fired the head of the Canadian Wheat Board what might the possible directives be for his replacement?

No smoke: grain burner   Wednesday January 3, 2007 by : Edwin Wallace Success : The advancement of technology is not dependent upon some miracles of modern science but often upon putting the stuff about us into new applications. We have seen and reported on grain burning stoves here before but this one is a giant leap up as it vapourises the fuel dishing out a torch of flame.

A different meaning   Tuesday December 19, 2006 by : Edwin Wallace Success : Going ahead with a barley vote the minister of Agriculture has called a "woe" to action on wheat at the Canadian Wheat Board. Mr. Wallace suspects that the Harper bunch have spotted some reasons to slow things down.

Strahl implementing what U.S. failed to achieve   Friday December 8, 2006 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls, Ontario : The wheat Board has been a thorn in the side of US agricultural policy and now we see the Harper government doing their Republican buddies yet another favour.

Opposition needs to oppose Government Wheat Board destruction   Friday December 8, 2006 by : William Dascavich Edmonton : Though Liberal leader Dion vows to reinstate the Wheat Board if the government succeeds in destroying the institution by then the damage will not be reversible the need for strong opposition is right now.

David Anderson's view of the CWB   Tuesday November 21, 2006 by : Henry Neufeld Waldeck : The ideology not the economics or practicality of issues like the Canadian Wheat Board are hard to argue rationally. Member of parliament David Anderson sees no reason to rely on facts and figures but bases his arguments for the disbanning of the institution on simplton ideological theory. That may be politics but it will not pay the bills down on the farm.

Farmers could end up with a freight bill instead of a cheque   Monday November 13, 2006 by : William Dascavich Edmonton Alberta : Former Vegreville farmer explains the origin of the Canadian Wheat Board and the dire consequences of its distruction.

What is Cypress Hills-Grasslands M.P. David Anderson’s problem?   Monday October 30, 2006 by : Joyce Neufeld Waldeck : The MP from southwestern Saskatchewan like other members of his party object to the Canadian Wheat Board for purely ideological reasons and refuse to consider all of the evidence that supports the sanity of retaining the present marketing system. Ms. Neufeld points out the glaring errors of reasoning by MP David Anderson.

Who is Kyle Korneychuk?   Wednesday October 4, 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Political sign for Canadian Wheat Board elections has appeared near the airport, so who is this guy?

Combine World pays a visit to Tisdale   Tuesday October 3, 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : A working plane, a Piper Commanche (PA24) dropped into Tisdale today from its base at Allan.

Choice, another word for dual marketing   Tuesday October 3, 2006 by : Joyce Neufeld Waldeck : Ms. Neufeld takes issue with Wheat Growers Association president Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel for asserting that farmers presently have no choice in marketing their products which is quite simply not true at all.

Why the big hurry?   Saturday September 30, 2006 by : Henry Neufeld Waldeck : In a good crop year farmers are luck to break even but most of the time things aren't perfect and farm income is marginal at best. Yet the federal government is hell bent on dismantling one of the few institutions that improves farm income.

Its piling up again   Wednesday August 30, 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : A Louis Dreyfus an enormous pile of wheat has accummulated over the last few days.

Canada can't afford not to have the Wheat Board   Tuesday August 29, 2006 by : Ron Watson, Glen Reimer and Harold Blodgett Lancer, Success and Abbey : Members of the National Farmer's Union, District 3 present a compelling argument with facts and dollar figures that establish the reason why the Canadian Wheat Board is so important to the country.

Farm Credit Corporation   Thursday August 17, 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale :A new commerical building is well under construction east of Tisdale Glass with footings and foundation now in place.

If only   Wednesday June 14 , 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : There is something about this present wet year and those wet years in the 50s that triggered memories and the realisation of how little things have changed.

Farmers protest at NDP nominating convention   Monday June 12 , 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : This story summarizes the concerns and woes of the farmers who protested at the NDP convention in Tisdale.

Another wet year Wednesday May 31 , 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Thundershowers seem a certainty tonight or at least tomorrow night after a week of rain the sun has appeared and its time to consider the consequences. This story includes a spectacular QuickTime VR of Tisdale and its sky this afternoon.

Countryside Grain Burning Stove Tuesday April 4 , 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Local distributor, Dan Salisbury has the answer to lower home heating costs on the farm. A grain burning stove.

Canadian Wheat Board or Cargill? Thursday March 16, 2006 by : Joyce Neufeld Waldeck: Harper’s government is moving rapidly to destroy the Canadian Wheat Board and prairie farmers most of whom voted for the Conservatives are extremely divided over this issue.

Emasculated Canadian Wheat Board Wednesday March 1, 2006 by : Henry Neufeld Waldeck : Edwin has a shop made from bails, heats it with synthetic natural gas he makes from wood chips and now he has a home made wind generation system nearing completion

Donkey power at Success Wednesday March 1, 2006 by : Edwin Wallace Success : Edwin has a shop made from bails, heats it with synthetic natural gas he makes from wood chips and now he has a home made wind generation system nearing completion.

Cattle Auction today, first since mid May Monday September 8, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire This summer's caves were being sold this morning going from $1.15 to $1.55 as buyers began the process of restocking the feedlots.

A little hail and a little rain Tuesday September 2, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Monday night a modest but attention getting storm passed through Tisdale leaving us with half an inch of moisture and leaves and twigs all over the place.

Ebon Fall Ride, Drive and Dine Race and Horse Comfort Clinic Friday September 5, 2003 by: Sharon Elder This is some serious horsing around as the Saskatchewan Long Riders are planning the fall event with a ride from Saskatoon on a 25 mile and 50 mile endurance race.

4-Js Feed Tack and Westernwear Moves Saturday August 30, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire From one side of town to the other this business is changing as it has to adapt to the remarkable effect the BSE issue has created in Canada's animal feed industre. This page includes a QuickTime VR panorama and your computer needs a recent version of QuickTime installed to see this scene.

Paul McCarthy Monday, August 18, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Wisconsin farmer explains the troubles that he is faced with and there are no surprises.

Saskatchewan: now! Friday, August 22, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire From Mossbank to Regina and then some as we look at this place as it is becoming.

Harvest 2003 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire The half way mark in this year's harvest is approaching quickly as most farmers have or are just finishing their peas. Wheat and barley are being straight combined and most advanced Canola crops are already in the swath.

A Letter to the Prime Minister about BSE Wednesday, August 6, 2003 by: Peter MacKay We received this letter while on our recent trip into the states and saw first hand how the absence of Canadian beef in the US market has sent the price of beef well above average. While here in Canada we are seeing cattle feed falling to unheard of low prices. This situation is terminal for many and must be addressed. Peter MacKay has a suggestion.

Beef about U.S. beef Friday, July 4, 2003 By: Rebecca Gingrich Here is something you can do, after reading both Rebecca's letter to the ministers of Agriculture and Health you too might want to make a recommendation of your own.

Warm-up Wednesday, June 11, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire The alfalfa swathers got into the fields today and tomorrow Tisdale Alfalfa Dehydration will start picking up the crop of the first cut of 2003 and these stacks will come to life for another season of cooking.

Golburn Valley Oilmill Wednesday, June 4, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Family business munches and crunches oilseeds for fun and profit.

Crooked River 4H Monday, May 19, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Yesterday we looked in on the Crooked River advanced riding class as they are preparing for this year's achievement day in June.

Mistatim Castle Friday, May 23, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Farm houses in Saskatchewan tend to be sprawlling ranch style homes as space is rarely a problem. But this example is truly an exception reminiscent of an English manor house.

Country Roads (Part 1) Monday, May 12, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Come along on a drive west of Tisdale and down a country road with the sights along the way with a QuickTime VR panorama scene (600K).

Country Roads (part 2) Tuesday, May 13, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire For the most part rural Saskatchewan is empty. The depopulation of the rural area has left behind it a marvellous world of empty farm yards and a sense of what once was.

The new normal Friday, May 2, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire We are always adjusting, the snow is gone, some harvesting has begun, some farmers are banding and in town life is made up of a series of stops from one garage sale to the next.

To begin once again: Crop 2003 Saturday, April 26, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire A wild snow storm smashed into Calgary this morning as winds wick away the winters moisture as planting begins across the Great Central Plains.

Dry Southwest, as agriculture's wounds devastate business Tuesday, March 25, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire The worst crop ever has taken its toll as Swift Current is a mere shadow of itself with its malls and business store fronts littered with closed and empty premises.

Signs Thursday, February 6, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Though there are many topics of great importance to this part of the world the number one topic is and always will be, as long as we continue to depend so heavily upon agriculture, and that is the weather. The weather matters and there is hope.

Piling up, good looking winter Saturday, February 8, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire On Thursday in the story "signs" it was mentioned how the snow is gradually accumulating. Here are some pictures of Tisdale and area as the winter develops.

Is This Where We Are? Monday, February 10, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire A photo essay of the Saskatchewan countryside on a sunny Sunday, but cold February morning.

Getty-yup . . . Gee Saturday, February 15, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire A team of horses doing chore work North of Tisdale this morning reminds us all of a time long in the past when all farm work was accomplished in this manner.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool: not a co-operative Wednesday, January 22, 2003 by: Joyce Neufeld Less than a month may be left in the life of what was once the major grain handler for all of Canada. Joyce Neufeld tells us about the warnings given the provincial government in 1995 but they and the company went ahead and privatised the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool out of business.

Anti Canadian Wheat Board proponents lack credibility Wednesday, January 22, 2003 by: Henry Neufeld The elections for the four open seats on the Canadian Wheat Board were filled with only one going to the anti-wheat board forces but that hasn't stopped the rhetoric and Henry Neufeld points out the simple lack of credibility.

Time to end the reliance on grain sales Tuesday January 7, 2003 More and more examples of farmers diversifying their operation to include livestock as they adapt to the change in climate and the marketplace.

Water Supply Friday December 27, 2002 Water, we all take it for granted but it is appearing to become the most important commodity of all, don't plan anything without it.

Statis Monday December 9, 2002 Caught in a time warp continnuium, fields remain unharvested in a season of neither winter nor fall.

Forces at work Wednesday November 6, 2002 The laws of nature, the behaviour of humans and the law of the economic jungle are all getting together to clobber Canada's agricultural industry and you appear to be in the cheering section.

Agri-business undermines Canadian Wheat Board Tuesday November 5, 2002 Canola growers, former politicians, former director of UGG all seeking office as directors of the Canadian Wheat Board all claiming to represent farmer's real needs. They are members of CARE a big business financed organisation set up to wreck the Wheat Board and the work it does. Henry Neufeld of Waldeck clues us in on this remarkable take over attempt.

Not in mandate! Tuesday November 5, 2002 The Canadian Wheat Board directors elections are now in progress, Joyce Neufeld of Waldeck reminds everyone of the oddity this past summer when the wheat growers association rejected help from the Wheat board to move feed to Western Cattle producers.

So Edwin, How Does the Canadian Wheat Board work? Sunday November 3, 2002 To hear Ralph Klien and others you would think some horrible fascist state system were in play with Alberta growers electing to serve jail time for exporting grain with out a permit. Edwin Wallace runs through the process so we can understand how the Wheat Board works.

Dehy turnaround Saturday November 2, 2002 Pulling the bad crop into pellets was an excellent example of flexibility and resourcefullness benefitting both the dehydration company and farmers a like.

Agricore replaces UGG Monday October 21, 2002 Time to change the sign. Agricore and UGG announced their merger last November and now the Valparaiso terminal has switched its signage.

And . . . then it snowed Friday October 18, 2002 The trials and tribulations of the crop of 2002 are not over as what is left in the field was covered with a fairly heavy layer of snow yesterday.

Automated round bale handling Saturday October 12, 2002 An Alberta manufacturer is turning out equipment that allows the pickup of those huge bales fright from the field and then set them in the farm yard.

Canola, golden beads Thursday October 10, 2002 A hardy oil seed crop that has delivered outstanding food value and could be the source of abundant renewable energy.

It rained all night Monday September 30, 2002 This rain should be good news but that is not the case with almost 50% of the crop in some areas still in the field this looks like yet another final blow to the crop of 2002.

Second Growth Saturday August 31, 2002 The preculiar growing conditions have created one of the most unusual harvests ever.

Ottawa Far Out of Touch Monday August 26, 2002 Regina area farmer Stu Innes explains the inept Federal Government's response to Western Canada's drought with yet another programme that will benefit almost no one in Western Canada.

The Unhappy Harvest of 2002 Saturday August 24, 2002 Though some farmers will drive their combines around in their fields many will not as this is the crop year that wasn't.

Time for "investment" Wednesday August 21, 2002 Joe Hueglin discusses the need for Federal Government participation in the assistance of cattle producers in the ravaged dought stricken prairies.

Its more than yields and input costs Sunday August 18, 2002 From readers in other parts of the country we know that there is interest in finding out what this part of Canada is all about. This story tries to give some insignt into the world of the grain farmer.

"Oh Give Me a Home . . ." Sunday August 18, 2002 Cows with beards, aboriginal bovine, buffalo: the hardy original,s all pure bred Saskatchewan tough grass converter.

AgWest Wednesday August 14, 2002 A new concept in grain marketing and grain buying as a company establishes itself in downtown Tisdale.

Black Year In The Red Sunday August 4, 2002 Five miles East of Tisdale then five miles North and things do not look good for one of the most productive crop growing areas of Saskatchewan.

Bleak Fields Friday August 2, 2002 Halfway between Tisdale and Nipawin is usually one of the most abundant farm fields anywhere in the province but that's not the situation this year.

Brandt Grain Handling Equipment Thursday August 1, 2002 Here are three innovations for the farmyard handling of grain, made by a Regina company and marketed by John Bob Farm Equipment.

Turning Saturday July 27, 2002 There are kernels in those heads and there will be a crop to take off.

Moving A Dugout Tuesday July 23, 2002 A family at Zenon Park moves a dug out. The story of the move is in a series of pictures that shows folks coping with the drought.

Cooking the End of the First Cut Monday July 22, 2002 Tisdale Dehydration in last week of the first cut. Making do in a poor year.

Weekes BigSky Hog Barn Tuesday July 16, 2002 Nearly fifty workers toiling to build first of seven large hog barns Northeast of Weekes.

Dehydration Underway Saturday June 22, 2002 Cold dry weather has serious delayed the start of this year's processing but mid afternoon things began to cook.

We are all Thankful Tuesday June 18, 2002 Showers swept the province yesterday and more expected today, Heavy sign and a thanks.

Passing Prairie Saturday June 15, 2002 Images of Saskatchewan as we go from Tisdale to Swift Current Friday night.

Climatic Slowdown - Or Just Plain Late Tuesday June 11, 2002 Crops and gardens were about two weeks behind time they are now approaching four weeks later than normal.

Saskatoons Friday May 31, 2002 Down on the desert North of Swift Current Edwin Wallace has his Saskatoon bushes all out in bloom. He says they are a bit late but looking good.

Create An Even Playing Field Wednesday May 29, 2002 Mike Reilly believes that the Federal government is not doing its part to square things with Canadian farmers as they struggle with a low Canadian dollar, US subsidies and internal trade problems.

But All Things Are Not Equal Friday May 24, 2002 The Toronto Globe and Mail printed an article on Monday that demonstrated a dramatic lack of awarenss by its author and perhaps the Globe and Mail itself. Mike Reilly from St. Boniface, Manitoba sets out the case for Canadian farmers.

The Struggle Sunday May 19, 2002 With determination farmers are planting the crop of 2002 but nature is showing extreme indifference to the process.

Dust, Dust and More Dust Wednesday May 15, 2002 Stu Innes is trying to get his crop in the dry windy part of Saskatchewan Southeast of Regina near Lewvan. His pictures from yesterday truly tell us what its like out there.

As Each Day Ends Hope Begins Once More Saturday May 11, 2002 Friday's sunset with the hopes for rain, a crop and a measure of happilness.

If There's A Crop! Wednesday May 8, 2002 About the same number of bins are being assembled as other years despite the carry over of some of last year's inventory.

Not Even Damp Monday April 22, 2002 A stroll out into a field reveals the moisture depleated soil that awaits the crop of 2002.

The Business - Agriculture Friday April 19, 2002 Yesterday Kevin talked about farming, today we talk about the economics of big agricultural business.

Time Was . . . Thursday April 18, 2002 Kevin McIntyre shares with us his concerns about the economic squeeze felt in modern agriculture.

Saskatchewan Wheat Fool Friday April 5, 2002 What did they think would happen? The company's management willfully destroyed the once profittable grain handling giant.

Connie Calls It Quits Tuesday March 19, 2002 Zenon Park greenhouse operator Connie Chabot decides to end her business.

4 J's Feed Tack & Western Wear Buys Out Byrnes Thursday March 14, 2002 Ray and Bonnie Joanette from Mistatim take over the tack and feed shop at Tisdale Auctions.

Tisdale Alfalfa Dehydration Gets Ready For Another Season Wednesday March 13, 2002 More than twenty hooper cars stand ready to be loaded with what remains of last summer's crop in the bins.

Future Desert Monday March 11, 2002 Almost no snow remains on the fields from Melfort to Prince Albert. It looks like a good time for agriculture to diversify, camels might make sense.

The Future Role of the Federal Government In Agriculture Wednesday February 20, 2002 Edwin Wallace made his presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food last night in Swift Current today we have the complete presentation available for you.

Prairie Producer Car Shippers Association Monday February 18, 2002 A new farm support organisation is well on its way to becoming a positive entity as this press release announces their upcoming meeting in Swift Current.

Shifting Economics Saturday January 26, 2002 What makes money one place loses money somewhere else as we see the alfalfa dehydration industry radically altered.

Optimism - We Do Have A Choice! Thursday January 17, 2002 Saskatchewan is often described as "Next Year Country" when we consider the alternatives, Optomism looks like a good idea.

Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch: Excerpts of a Study on the NAFTA's Legacy in Agriculture Monday January 14, 2002 We regret that we are bringing you bad news but most of us already suspected that NAFTA was less than successful, now we can see just how unsuccessful.

And They Shall Be Known By Their Editorial Content Friday January 11, 2002 Edwin Wallace voices his thoughts on the self destruction of yet another Saskatchewan institution, the Western Producer.

Winter Fence Building Tuesday January 8, 2002 Edwin Wallace describes the winter conditions North of Swift Current and explains the doubts about the coming growing season of 2002.

The Collective Farm Friday April 27, 2001 An alternative to the family and corporate farm, the collective is economy of scale and shared cultural and spiritual values.

It Has Begun Thursday April 26, 2001 The crop year 2001 is underway as Tisdale farmers take to the fields after the dust storm yesterday.

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Monday April 23, 2001 Joyce Neufeld wrote Ensign about APAS and we included it as correspondence, but after looking over the issue it seems that this story deserves to be consider more than a letter to the Editor but as a story that agricultural people need to think about.

Pool Web Site Refuses to List Ensign Tuesday April 17, 2001 No free link from the Western Producer web site to North Central Internet News.

The High Cost of Efficiency Tuesday April 17, 2001 John Bob Farm Equipment puts final touches on seeding equipment for the 2001 planting season.

Marvellous Marvin Appointed For Second Term Monday April 16, 2001 Edwin Wallace helps us to make some sense out of a recent press release by the failing Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Corporation.

Journey Down The Lewvan Wednesday April 11, 2001 We travel down the CN Lewvan subdivision and see the spring flooding in South Eastern Saskatchewan with Stu Innes.

Modern Agriculture Saturday April 7, 2001 Symbols of a changing industry. How we think about farming is reflected by what we use to do the farming.

Wheat Corporation Pep-Talk - Unbelievable! Wednesday April 4. 2001 Edwin Wallace explains the incredibility of the management of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as their Kansas boss attempts to firm up shareholder confidence.

Globalizing our economies and manufacturing our justice Saturday March 31, 2001 Mario deSantis lets us consider some of the difficult ramifications of the federal court judgement in favour of Monsanto and against Bruno farmer Percy Schmeiser.

The Origin of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Corporation Thursday March 29, 2001 Edwin Wallace explains that consequences of the March hearings and passing of bill #4 in 1995

John Bob Farm Equipment More Than Farm Equipment Friday March 16, 2001 Tisdale's farm machinery dealer is branching out into new lines of products for industry and intensified agriculture.

Case 9380 Quad-Trac Friday February 23, 2001 Unusal looking tractor expected to make its way into the fields of Saskatchewan.

Transportation And Hog Barns Sunday February 18, 2001 Massive hog barn development in Weekes area forced by impossible transportation costs.

Melfort the Challenge of Slim Wednesday February 14, 2001 How is Melfort handling the winter of 2001, or more importantly how are rural Saskatchewan communities handling the economic agricultural recession of the turn of the century?

Agricultural Diversity Thursday February 8, 2001 If the crop prices are poor its time to use farm land for something else. This story includes a very large (600K) QuickTime VR so if you have a slow download speed pass on this one.

Saskatchewan Wheat Corporation: "we-really-are-your-friends" Thursday January 25, 2001 Edwin Wallace summarised the situation as it really is between Saskatchewan's farmers and the formerly farmer owned corporation that everyone used to just call the "Pool".