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Few Agriculture Commitments in Federal Budget Disappoint Farm Groups

Few Agriculture Commitments in Federal Budget Disappoint Farm Groups

The Federal Budget, released Tuesday, contained very few commitments for the agriculture sector, which farm groups say is disappointing on several fronts.
Saskatchewan Invests $13.2 Million For Veterinary Medicine Training

Saskatchewan Invests $13.2 Million For Veterinary Medicine Training

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25, representing a $667,000 increase over last year.
Saskatchewan Invests in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Mobile Skills Lab

Saskatchewan Invests in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Mobile Skills Lab

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce a $300,000 investment into Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) to create a mobile, virtual-reality skills lab.
Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

There is alignment between farmland rental rates and the appreciating value of farmland across Canada according to a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
2024 Could be a Good Year to Grow Canary Seed

2024 Could be a Good Year to Grow Canary Seed

Canary seed is looking to bounce back in 2024-25, despite declines in production and exports during the current year.
Saskatchewan positioning itself as a "stable supplier" of critical minerals after signing two agreements

Saskatchewan positioning itself as a "stable supplier" of critical minerals after signing two agreements

The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) signed two agreements with France and a company based in Vietnam to improve the province's energy and mining sectors, as well as increase production at the Saskatchewan Research
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle With Meeting Grain Delivery Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle With Meeting Grain Delivery Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 36, a slight decline from the 74% order fulfillment performance seen in week 35. CN and CPKC each saw a modest deterioration in performance as compared to the prior week.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 30

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 30

March weather was cooler and drier, expect for a few areas

March weather was cooler and drier, expect for a few areas

While February was warm and drier than normal, March was sort of the opposite. Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hazel had the weather stats for last month, and summarized March as being a little colder than normal.
Canada’s Farm Show to focus on AgTech, innovation

Canada’s Farm Show to focus on AgTech, innovation

AgTech is being billed as a particular focus for the 2024 edition of Canada’s Farm Show, which is back in Regina on June 18 to 20.