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Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

The University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre will continue its wheat breeding programs for the next few years. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) committed $11.
AMC's Launch your Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab making a stop at Canada's Farm Show

AMC's Launch your Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab making a stop at Canada's Farm Show

The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada is bringing its Launch you Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab to Canada's Farm Show.
Grain Delivery Struggles for Canada's Two Major Railways in Week 28: Ag Transport Coalition

Grain Delivery Struggles for Canada's Two Major Railways in Week 28: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 45% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 28, a very modest improvement from the 44% order fulfillment performance seen in week 27. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites.
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

The big story of the week came from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, where it was announced funding for the 2025 Crop Insurance Program would continue.
Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

International factors are pushing up the price of nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of summer, urea fertilizer, 46-0-0 could be purchased in the $650 to $700 a tonne range.
Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten groups overall to be approved for $20.
Moe: U.S. tariff threats affecting investments

Moe: U.S. tariff threats affecting investments

SASKATOON—The looming threat of potential tariffs on all Canadian goods will affect investments and trade as Saskatchewan and the entire country wait on whether or not President Trump moves forward with his proposal of a 25 per cent tax on all produc
Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Ins