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More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park.
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Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel's last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018.
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"He's been a great friend": Ag Community remembers former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart

"He's been a great friend": Ag Community remembers former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart

Tributes and stories have poured in over the last two days since news came of Lyle Stewart's passing on Tuesday. Stewart died at the age of 73 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart passes away

Former Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart passes away

Lyle Stewart, former Agriculture Minister and SaskParty MLA for Thunder Creek and Lumsden-Morse from 1999 until his retirement from politics last year, has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 73.
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Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs

Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs

Two farm groups are calling on the federal government, CPKC and CN Rail, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) that represents workers at both railways, to do whatever it takes to prevent a national strike from happening.
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Two grain companies have grain dealer licence revoked by Canadian Grain Commission

Two grain companies have grain dealer licence revoked by Canadian Grain Commission

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been cracking down on grain companies not paying farmers for their delivery.
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New Crop Year Price Predictions

New Crop Year Price Predictions

The new crop year begins this Thursday, August 1. The 2024-25 crop year is expected to see significant price declines for most crops. In fact, wheat and flax are the only crops where prices are forecast to be a bit better.
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Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continue to decline and yield potential will fall.
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Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805.
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Interest Rate Decrease shows Bank of Canada is focused on a soft landing for the economy: Adam Pukalo

Interest Rate Decrease shows Bank of Canada is focused on a soft landing for the economy: Adam Pukalo

A Future Commodity Advisor with Ventum Financial says the Bank of Canada's decision to drop its benchmark interest rate shows the Central Bank maybe convinced that price pressures are under control, and are focused on a soft landing for the Canadian
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