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The Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability (SAWS) and the Sask. NDP Critic for the Water Security Agency, raised concerns Monday of the WSA's Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy.

The General Manager at SaskPork says it's always unfortunate to hear of a hog barn closure anywhere in Canada. Mark Ferguson reacted to Olymel's recent closures of sow units in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

The month of May was warmer than usual, according to monthly numbers from Statistics Canada. Three of Environment Canada's weather stations recorded the warmest month ever -- Key Lake with an average temperature of 12.3, La Ronge at 13.

Another week has come and gone, and the grain markets were on a downward trend, especially the July Canola contract. Future Commodity Advisor with P.I.

The federal government is giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to make their operations cleaner and greener. The Agricultural Clean Technology Program -- Adoption Stream (ACT) is accepting applications, starting today (Thurs).

Another great week for seeding in Saskatchewan. According to today's crop report, 89 percent of seeding has been completed, up from 68 percent the previous week, but slightly behind the 5-year average of 92 percent for this time of year.

Most, if not all, residents are aware of how important agriculture is to Saskatchewan, but Economic Development Regina (EDR) decided to take that thought a step further and quantify it's significance.

A proposed merger between Glencore's Viterra and Bunge Ltd. has the support of two of Canada's largest pension funds, according to a person close to the matter.

Alberta feeder cattle prices were strong overall last week. That's according to the latest Cattle Market Update from Canfax for the period of May 22-26.

Increase rail competition and lowering costs of hauling farm commodities are the goals of provisions included in a federal bill to extend interswitching on railways.