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$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

The federal and provincial governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related scientific research projects in Saskatchewan this year. Combined with funding from industry partners, the total amount is $7.
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AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

In its January Outlook for Principal Field Crops, the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has come out with seeded acreage predictions for the upcoming growing season.
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APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

APAS calls for pause on capital gains tax changes

REGINA—The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing concern over the proposed changes to capital gains tax regulations and calling for a pause on them.
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"Harvest Academy" will launch at Canada's Farm Show

"Harvest Academy" will launch at Canada's Farm Show

Farmers attending Canada's Farm Show in March will be able to take advantage of a unique educational opportunity.
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Canada's Two Major Railways Struggle to Keep Up With Grain Shipments in Week 24: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada's Two Major Railways Struggle to Keep Up With Grain Shipments in Week 24: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 64% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 24, a decline from the 69% order fulfillment performance seen in week 23 and marking a third consecutive week of decline. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
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Some or all Saskatchewan and other Peavey Mart locations might be closing

Some or all Saskatchewan and other Peavey Mart locations might be closing

ESTEVAN — Peavey Mart is set to close, according to local sources and other media reports. Its store Estevan introduced a 10 per cent store-wide sale last weekend, and some departments were already looking half-empty.
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Cameco's joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan resumes

Cameco's joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan resumes

A joint venture mining operation in Kazakhstan that Saskatoon-based uranium mining company Cameco is involved with has resumed operations.
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Manitoba Government Reopening Two MASC Offices, Bringing Agricultural Services Closer to Producers

Manitoba Government Reopening Two MASC Offices, Bringing Agricultural Services Closer to Producers

The Manitoba government is responding to requests from Manitoba’s agricultural sector and opening two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) Service Centres in western Manitoba to better meet the needs of Manitoba farmers, Agriculture
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Week 23 Grain Shipments by Canada's Two Major Railways Fall Below Expectations: Ag Transport Coalition

Week 23 Grain Shipments by Canada's Two Major Railways Fall Below Expectations: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 69% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 23, a slight decline from the 70% order fulfillment performance seen in week 22. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
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Federated Co-Op hits pause on renewable diesel and JV canola crush facilities

Federated Co-Op hits pause on renewable diesel and JV canola crush facilities

Federated Co-Operatives Limited (FCL) announced Friday afternoon it is pausing two major projects in Regina that are part of it's "Integrated Agriculture Complex" - the renewable diesel facility and joint venture canola crush plant with AGT Foods.
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