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Bunge says 2025 earning could dip due to trade tensions, biofuel policy

Bunge says 2025 earning could dip due to trade tensions, biofuel policy

Feb 6, 2025 | 3:51pm
Bunge has posted a larger-than-expected quarterly profit and warns that 2025 earnings could sink to the lowest level in six years as trade tensions and biofuel policy uncertainty drag on the agricultural sector. Bunge’s 2024 profit fell short of expectations after weak oilseed processing margins slashed fourth-quarter earnings in its core agribusiness segment. Bunge shares […]
4-H members learning leadership skills and earning scholarships

4-H members learning leadership skills and earning scholarships

Feb 5, 2025 | 3:57pm
Scholarships were handed out on Sunday at the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, also known as YouLead. 4-H members from across the province cultivated their leadership skills in a fun mix of social, interactive and competitive activities. The top five received post-secondary scholarships. First place and a $4,500 post-secondary scholarship was presented to Hanna Hougham with […]
Pulse Canada taking different approach to growing trade relationships with China and India

Pulse Canada taking different approach to growing trade relationships with China and India

Feb 5, 2025 | 3:44pm
Pulse Canada is taking a more active business-to-business role in continuing trade relationships with customers in China and India. The Canadian government has had a rocky relationship with both nations in recent years, with neither country rolling out the red carpet for Canadian government officials. Jeff English, Pulse Canada’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, […]
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

Feb 4, 2025 | 4:49pm
Nutrien has donated $15 million to the University of Saskatchewan’s “Be what the world needs” campaign. A large portion of the gift will establish the Nutrien Centre for Sustainable and Digital Agriculture inside the current College of Agriculture and Bioresources building. It will focus on research training and innovative technologies that accelerate farming into the […]
$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

Jan 29, 2025 | 10:55am
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 $7.2 million. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission, SaskPork, and the Western Dairy Research Coalition – consisting of […]
APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

Jan 28, 2025 | 3:43pm
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. With parliament’s recent prorogation, many people are left wondering how the proposed changes to capital gains tax rules are allowed to continue. While the changes are left in limbo, […]
“Harvest Academy” will launch at Canada’s Farm Show

“Harvest Academy” will launch at Canada’s Farm Show

Jan 27, 2025 | 2:08pm
Farmers attending Canada’s Farm Show in March will be able to take advantage of a unique educational opportunity. The Farm Show runs from March 18-20 at REAL District in Regina, and an attraction announced Friday, will see Bushel Plus presenting the “Harvest Academy.” It will take place on the final day of the show, Thursday, […]
Some or all Saskatchewan and other Peavey Mart locations might be closing

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

Jan 27, 2025 | 11:57am
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. A sign at the door indicated that supplier shortages were to blame for low inventory, however, the discussions circulating in […]
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Adds Six Individuals

Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Adds Six Individuals

Jan 14, 2025 | 2:45pm
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. The 2025 Class will be formally inducted at a ceremony at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 26, says a news release from the […]