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Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd

Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says three more cases of Bovine Tuberculosis have been confirmed in animals from the same Saskatchewan herd as the first case that was detected on November 29th.
SARM again calling for reinstatement of strychnine to deal with Richardson ground squirrels

SARM again calling for reinstatement of strychnine to deal with Richardson ground squirrels

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) wants strychnine to be re-instated so farmers can use it to deal with the rising population of Richardson ground squirrels (RGS).
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, February 26

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, February 26

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 242.54 Canola: 617.35 (up 6.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 727.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 279.82 (down 3.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, February 26

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, February 26

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 242.54 Canola: 611.35 (down 30 cents) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 727.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 283.
Drive Away Hunger initiative contributed over 500 million meals in 2024

Drive Away Hunger initiative contributed over 500 million meals in 2024

Partners of Drive Away Hunger contributed 514 million meals in 2024, announced Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Drive Away Hunger is an agriculture and food industry initiative aimed at fighting food insecurity in Canada .
Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Cattle futures are supporting Saskatchewan feeder steer and feeder heifer prices, according to Emily Schmidt, Livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, February 25

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, February 25

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 242.54 Canola: 611.65 (up 3.80) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 727.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 284.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, February 25

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, February 25

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 242.54 Canola: 607.85 (down 11.60) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 727.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 283.53 (down 2.
FBC offering a focus on the future ahead of tax season

FBC offering a focus on the future ahead of tax season

Tax season for farms vary, depending on when the operation was incorporated. Some farms have their year-end in November and others in January for example. There are several firms that offer tax services for producers, including FBC.
Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

The University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre will continue its wheat breeding programs for the next few years. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) committed $11.