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SARM supporting provincial government in efforts to eliminate U.S. and China tariffs

SARM supporting provincial government in efforts to eliminate U.S. and China tariffs

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) plans to work more with the provincial government on the issue of tariffs from the U.S. and China rather than alongside the federal government.
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Moe calls for unity against escalating trade war

Moe calls for unity against escalating trade war

SASKATOON—Premier Scott Moe, speaking to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities members on Wednesday, March 12, at Prairieland Park, is calling on the people of Saskatchewan to remain united against a volatile trade environment with the
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Pilot Program in the works to allow firefighters to train with municipality-owned derelict buildings

Pilot Program in the works to allow firefighters to train with municipality-owned derelict buildings

A new pilot program has been developed to deal with two issues at the same time, removing derelict buildings in rural municipalities and providing training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments.
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Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo not surprised by Bank of Canada interest rate reduction

Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo not surprised by Bank of Canada interest rate reduction

The Bank of Canada reducing its interest rate to 2.75 per cent was what many expected, including Ventum Financial's Commodities Futures Advisor Adam Pukalo.
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StatsCan seeding intentions report skewed by tariffs

StatsCan seeding intentions report skewed by tariffs

Statistics Canada has released a seeding intentions report based on a survey of producers from across the country.
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SARM Annual Convention & Trade Show underway from Prairieland Park

SARM Annual Convention & Trade Show underway from Prairieland Park

The 120th Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Annual Convention and Trade Show is underway from Saskatoon's Prairieland Park. The three-day event officially got underway with opening ceremonies Tuesday afternoon.
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Additional financial assistance available for farmers

Additional financial assistance available for farmers

The federal government recently announced financial support for producers to get through the current tariff situation with the United States, and now China. Farm Credit Canada is providing $1 billion in new lending to alleviate financial challenges.
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SaskAgToday.com Roundtable: U.S.-Canada trade war takes twists and turns

SaskAgToday.com Roundtable: U.S.-Canada trade war takes twists and turns

Canada and the United States exchanged tariffs on various goods, then there was a pause on some of the tariffs. The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable discuss the whirlwind of a week that started with the U.S.
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Improvement in Grain Deliveries by Canada's Two Major Railways in Week 30: Ag Transport Coalition

Improvement in Grain Deliveries by Canada's Two Major Railways in Week 30: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 57% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 30, a notable improvement from the 31% order fulfillment performance seen in week 29. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
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China to impose tariffs on Canadian canola and pea products next week

China to impose tariffs on Canadian canola and pea products next week

Canada is now facing tariffs from China. China announced on Saturday it will place a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola meal, canola oil, and peas, and a 25 per cent tariff on seafood and pork on March 20.
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