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Pulse Canada keeping "line of communication" open to Chinese in hopes of removing tariffs

Pulse Canada keeping "line of communication" open to Chinese in hopes of removing tariffs

Pulse Canada President Greg Cherewyk and Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Carl Potts are back home after being in China for meetings with customers of Canadian pulses and other products.
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On thin ice: An advisory from the Water Security Agency

On thin ice: An advisory from the Water Security Agency

REGINA — Even though it seems Old Man Winter doesn’t want to take a hike, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public about thin ice conditions across Saskatchewan.
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APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

As the federal election campaign is almost through its first week, farm groups are sharpening their pencils to ask political candidates about their stance to certain agriculture issues.
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Spring edition of Canada's Farm Show may be here to stay

Spring edition of Canada's Farm Show may be here to stay

It seems that Canada's Farm Show has found its spot on the calendar. Last week's event was the first time in its 48-year history that it was held in March, as it was held in June previously.
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No need for grading of eggs at farmers market, says province

No need for grading of eggs at farmers market, says province

REGINA – The province has announced there will not be any need for the grading of eggs sold direct from farmer to consumer at Saskatchewan Farmers’ markets. This news is on the direction of the Minister of Health.
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Bay State Milling doubling capacity at its Saskatoon oat processing plant

Bay State Milling doubling capacity at its Saskatoon oat processing plant

Bay State Milling is in the midst of an expansion at its Saskatoon oat processing plant. Bay State Milling describes itself as one of the largest family-owned, privately held milling companies in the United States. It has 11 facilities in the U.S.
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SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites.
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Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten groups overall to be approved for $20.
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Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops.
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Groundwork laid for future UFA location at Regina's GTH

Groundwork laid for future UFA location at Regina's GTH

The Global Transportation Hub (GTH) in Regina's west-end will soon be home to a UFA Petroleum Cardlock location. The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) announced last week they are expanding to the GTH.
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