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Stats Canada Releases December Crop Production Estimate Report

Stats Canada Releases December Crop Production Estimate Report

Statistics Canada boosted 2023 canola and wheat production estimates as crops finished better than expected in part of the Prairies.
Virtual mental health session for men did a great job of "Breaking the Silence": Do More Ag Executive Director

Virtual mental health session for men did a great job of "Breaking the Silence": Do More Ag Executive Director

The Executive Director of the Do More Ag Foundation says a virtual mental health session for men that was held earlier this month was a great one.
Back-and-forth debate during Question Period over Ag Water Stewardship Policy

Back-and-forth debate during Question Period over Ag Water Stewardship Policy

The need for a wetland conservation policy in Saskatchewan was a key topic covered in Question Period yesterday (Wed).
More debate in the Senate over Bill C-234, but same outcome

More debate in the Senate over Bill C-234, but same outcome

Plenty of debate among Senators but no progress made on Bill C-234, an exemption of the carbon tax for natural gas and propane used for grain drying and heating & cooling of barns.
Cattle prices up-and-down again according to Canfax Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices up-and-down again according to Canfax Cattle Market Update

Feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 24.
A different approach to upcoming annual farm group meetings

A different approach to upcoming annual farm group meetings

Some changes are coming to the meeting events organized by the crop commissions in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta over the next couple of months.
Sask. Ag Ministry Needs More Crop Reporters

Sask. Ag Ministry Needs More Crop Reporters

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for additional crop reporters for the next growing season.
Forum being organized to discuss the future of agriculture

Forum being organized to discuss the future of agriculture

Nearly 10,000 randomly selected farms and ranches across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will have received an invitation to participate in a Citizens Assembly on Agriculture.
Sask. government forecasting $251 million deficit due to potash prices and drought

Sask. government forecasting $251 million deficit due to potash prices and drought

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer speaks to the media over the 2023-2024 Mid-Year report.
First ever Miss Rodeo crowned at Canadian Western Agribition

First ever Miss Rodeo crowned at Canadian Western Agribition

In the 52-year history of Canadian Western Agribition there was never a Miss Rodeo for the event, until this year. It came down to three women - Ari Dyck of White City, Zoe Gerein of Regina, and Tristen Newcombe of Norquay.