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Ottawa Takes Action to Support Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers

Ottawa Takes Action to Support Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due
Canadian Railways Continue to Provide Strong Grain Service

Canadian Railways Continue to Provide Strong Grain Service

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 97% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 2, a modest increase from the previous week's 96% order fulfillment performance.
Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers on the Way

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers on the Way

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought.
Cost-sharing pilot program launched to help R.M.s and irrigation districts replace aging infrastructure

Cost-sharing pilot program launched to help R.M.s and irrigation districts replace aging infrastructure

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is launching a $500-thousand pilot program aimed at helping R.M.s and irrigation districts cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure.
Hursh: Grain market observations

Hursh: Grain market observations

I don’t claim to be a market analyst, just an analyst of analysts. I follow several market commentaries quite closely and have a few observations about which crops seem to have upside market potential and which ones don’t.
SCA delivers letter to Provincial Ag Minister, details program feedback from producers

SCA delivers letter to Provincial Ag Minister, details program feedback from producers

It's written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers.
Keeping trade ties strong the theme of Tri-National Agricultural Accord conference in Saskatoon

Keeping trade ties strong the theme of Tri-National Agricultural Accord conference in Saskatoon

Maintaining strong agricultural trade ties in North America the main purpose of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
SaskPower reminds farmers to be safe during harvest

SaskPower reminds farmers to be safe during harvest

The sight of combines and grain trucks on roadways means harvest time, and SaskPower is reminding producers to be safe, especially around power lines this season.
USA and Mexico Clash Over Corn

USA and Mexico Clash Over Corn

The United States has escalated its objections to Mexico’s curbs on genetically modified corn imports, requesting a dispute settlement panel under the North American trade pact.
Lygus Bugs Damaging Manitoba Crops

Lygus Bugs Damaging Manitoba Crops

Lygus bugs are being found at high levels in some canola fields, with some insecticide applications having occurred, although in many fields the pods and seeds have advanced to the point where Lygus will no longer be of concern.