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USask "Be What The World Needs" Campaign gets $15 million boost from Nutrien

USask "Be What The World Needs" Campaign gets $15 million boost from Nutrien

Nutrien has donated $15 million to the University of Saskatchewan's "Be what the world needs" campaign.
Cattle prices maintain high level in the last Cattle Market Update of January

Cattle prices maintain high level in the last Cattle Market Update of January

Most of the feeder steer prices reported in Saskatchewan this past week were up week-over-week and so were the feeder heifer prices.
American tariffs will hit oats from Yorkton processor

American tariffs will hit oats from Yorkton processor

YORKTON - On Saturday United States president Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs – 25 per cent -- on imports from Mexico, Canada, and to a lesser rate on China.
$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

The federal and provincial governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related scientific research projects in Saskatchewan this year. Combined with funding from industry partners, the total amount is $7.
AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

In its January Outlook for Principal Field Crops, the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has come out with seeded acreage predictions for the upcoming growing season.
APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

REGINA—The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing concern over the proposed changes to capital gains tax regulations and calling for a pause on them.
"Harvest Academy" will launch at Canada's Farm Show

"Harvest Academy" will launch at Canada's Farm Show

Farmers attending Canada's Farm Show in March will be able to take advantage of a unique educational opportunity.
Some or all Saskatchewan and other Peavey Mart locations might be closing

Some or all Saskatchewan and other Peavey Mart locations might be closing

ESTEVAN — Peavey Mart is set to close, according to local sources and other media reports. Its store Estevan introduced a 10 per cent store-wide sale last weekend, and some departments were already looking half-empty.
Cameco's joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan resumes

Cameco's joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan resumes

A joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan that Saskatoon-based uranium mining company Cameco is involved with has resumed operations.
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Adds Six Individuals

Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Adds Six Individuals

Six individuals have been named inductees into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday morning by Hall of Fame President Reed Andrew during the Western Canadian Crop Production Show.