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Deadline to file a return for Underused Housing Tax around the corner

Deadline to file a return for Underused Housing Tax around the corner

The Underused Housing Tax is meant to curtail foreign ownership of housing through trusts in Canada's large cities. However, in some circumstances, farmers are being hit with the need to file a return for the Underused Housing Tax.
Farmers planning for next spring may utilize crop prices to influence seeding intentions

Farmers planning for next spring may utilize crop prices to influence seeding intentions

Now that harvest is complete, farmers are turning their attention to next season. Part of the decision-making process is looking at which crops to plant based on prices. Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.
Pulse Canada optimistic trade to India won't be disrupted despite ongoing tensions

Pulse Canada optimistic trade to India won't be disrupted despite ongoing tensions

The President of Pulse Canada is optimistic there won't be any disruptions to the flow of products to India, despite ongoing tensions between India and Canada. Greg Cherewyk believes that based on connections made over the past 30 years.
Sask. Cattle Prices increased compared to the previous week: Cattle Market Update

Sask. Cattle Prices increased compared to the previous week: Cattle Market Update

Saskatchewan cattle prices appeared to rebound last week, according to the latest cattle market update, issued by Canfax, for the week ending October 20.
Opening Grain Prices for October 20

Opening Grain Prices for October 20

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for October 20: Durum 485.23 -4 Feed Barley 277.58 = Canola 661.61 +5 Chickpeas 1036.17 = Flax 641.04 = Lentils 780.50 = Oats 289.32 = Yellow Peas 399.89 = Feed Wheat 235.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 340.
Senators vote to amend Bill 234 to exclude heating and cooling barns from carbon tax exemption

Senators vote to amend Bill 234 to exclude heating and cooling barns from carbon tax exemption

Bill C-234 is facing more delays, following a vote by the Senate Ag Committee this morning.
Feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan were mostly down last week: Cattle Market Update

Feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan were mostly down last week: Cattle Market Update

Saskatchewan cattle prices lost a little more momentum this past week, according to the latest Cattle Market Update issued by Canfax.
Saskatchewan-based Prairie Clean Energy wants producers' flax straw

Saskatchewan-based Prairie Clean Energy wants producers' flax straw

A Saskatchewan-based company that focuses on providing sustainable and clean prairie-based biomass fuel, wants to buy flax straw from producers.
Grain Samples needed for 2023 Harvest Sample Program

Grain Samples needed for 2023 Harvest Sample Program

The Canadian Grain Commission's Harvest Sample Program is up-and-running for the 97th year.
Bill C-275 talk: Sask. Tory MP takes exception to comments of "Canadians don't have trust in farmers"

Bill C-275 talk: Sask. Tory MP takes exception to comments of "Canadians don't have trust in farmers"

The commons ag committee will again be discussing bill C-275 early next week, when parliament resumes following the Thanksgiving break.