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Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency's Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024.
Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between December 14th to January 22nd.
Another Decline in Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 31: Ag Transport Coalition

Another Decline in Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 31: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.
Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan.
A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women's Day

A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women's Day

Women take on important roles within the agriculture industry from the farm gate to the board room, and that's no different for Sara Shymko and Sarah Leguee. Both were highlight on Friday's edition of SaskAgToday as part of International Women's Day.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 25

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 25

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

What is the most pressing agriculture-related issue for farmers ahead of the provincial election? That's the question being asked by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) as they're conducting a survey of what issue is top of
Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Most of the cattle prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on, were up last week.
Head of the Canadian Grain Commission will retire next month

Head of the Canadian Grain Commission will retire next month

The Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission says he intends to retire from the role next month when his appointment extension wraps up.
Volume of Saskatchewan's Agri-Food Exports to India Sees Over 70 Per Cent Increase

Volume of Saskatchewan's Agri-Food Exports to India Sees Over 70 Per Cent Increase

India, already one of the top global markets for Saskatchewan's agriculture producers, is also one of the fastest-growing with provincial agri-food exports increasing in volume by over 71 per cent in 2023, when compared to 2022.