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Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest in Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest in Manitoba's Livestock Predation Prevention Program

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minist
SaskWheat looking forward to meeting with new Chief Commissioner of CGC

SaskWheat looking forward to meeting with new Chief Commissioner of CGC

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission welcomes the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).
APAS says Competition Burueau's concerns over Bunge-Viterra merger echoes its earlier comments

APAS says Competition Burueau's concerns over Bunge-Viterra merger echoes its earlier comments

The Competition Bureau of Canada pointed out the Bunge-Viterra merger would create "substantially" less competition for grain buying in Western Canada, as well as the sale of canola oil in Eastern Canada.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 31

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 31

FCC AgriSpirit Fund open for applications from rural communities and organizations

FCC AgriSpirit Fund open for applications from rural communities and organizations

Community-based organizations and rural communities across Canada needing to fund a project can apply to Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. $1.
Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were mixed according to Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were mixed according to Cattle Market Update

Feeder steer prices in Saskatchewan were up compared to the heifers which were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending April 19.
Support from CAAIN kick-starts Saskatoon-based grain grading app's development

Support from CAAIN kick-starts Saskatoon-based grain grading app's development

An app that speeds up the grain grading process for farmers is gaining momentum, in large part to support from the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, April 23

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, April 23

Durum 400.01 (up 3.45) Feed barley 232.58 Canola 603.62 (up 2.40) Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 629.54 Lentils 787.50 Oats 271.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 318.91 (up 1.23)
Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023

Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released the province's annual State of Trade report. According to the report, the total value of Saskatchewan exports to the world reached $49.
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle in Meeting Grain Service Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle in Meeting Grain Service Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 37, unchanged from the prior week. CN saw a modest improvement in performance as compared to the prior week.