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APAS Concludes Livestock Summit in Saskatoon

APAS Concludes Livestock Summit in Saskatoon

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held their Livestock Summit at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre.
Spring Weight Restrictions Starts Friday

Spring Weight Restrictions Starts Friday

Spring weight restrictions affecting provincial truck traffic in Saskatchewan will come into effect this Friday.
Brandon's Keystone Centre to Receive Upgrades

Brandon's Keystone Centre to Receive Upgrades

A well-known facility in Brandon, is receiving support from the Manitoba government. During the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair last week, Premier Heather Stefanson announced up to 11 million dollars for the Keystone Centre.
The Number of Farmers Globally is Dwindling: Report

The Number of Farmers Globally is Dwindling: Report

A new report suggests that as other nations reduce their agricultural footprints in an effort to boost sustainability, their loss could be Canada’s human capital gain.
Water Security Agency Launches Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program

Water Security Agency Launches Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is announcing the launch of the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) for 2023 to help Saskatchewan communities and residents respond to the challenge of possible flooding.
First Advance Payments Program Cash Advances Sent Out

First Advance Payments Program Cash Advances Sent Out

Today, on the first day of the 2023 Advance Payments Program (APP), Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) issued over $300 million in cash advances, providing more than 1,500 farmers across Western Canada with working capital to help get the gro
CNH Industrial Purchases Satellite Positioning Firm

CNH Industrial Purchases Satellite Positioning Firm

CNH Industrial, parent of the Case IH.
Ottawa Seeks to Extend Rail Interswitching Distance

Ottawa Seeks to Extend Rail Interswitching Distance

The federal government’s 2023 budget calls for a new pilot program to again provide Prairie grain shippers with extended interswitching.
Private Members Bill that Would Provide Carbon Tax Relief to Agriculture, Nears Ratification

Private Members Bill that Would Provide Carbon Tax Relief to Agriculture, Nears Ratification

Legislative amendments that would exempt farmers’ eligible purchases of natural gas and propane from federal carbon pricing are now en route to Canada’s Senate.
2023 Manitoba Pulse Crops Expected to be Unaffected by Spring Flooding

2023 Manitoba Pulse Crops Expected to be Unaffected by Spring Flooding

Springtime still seems distant for southern Manitoba as snow remains and freezing temperatures persist. However, provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange says current conditions are setting up well for seeding after temperatures rise and snow melts.