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CCGA Launches 2025 Cash Advance Applications

CCGA Launches 2025 Cash Advance Applications

Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) continues its 40th year of supporting the working capital needs of Western Canadian farmers, with the launch of its 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) cash advance application.
Manitoba Government Renews Agreement on Sustainable Use of Nutrients in Crop Production

Manitoba Government Renews Agreement on Sustainable Use of Nutrients in Crop Production

The Manitoba government has signed a fifth 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Keystone Agricultural Producers and Fertilizer Canada, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Environmental and Climate Change Minister Mike Moy
Railway performance sagging

Railway performance sagging

Both major railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion. According to the Ag Transport Coalition, CPKC was the first to see badly lagging performance, but CN has now joined the downward swing.
Ag Career Expo to be featured at Canada's Farm Show

Ag Career Expo to be featured at Canada's Farm Show

Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan will have a presence at next month's Canada's Farm Show at REAL District in Regina. Canada's Farm Show is March 18-20.
"It's a great opportunity" - Todd Lewis is excited to start his new role as Senator in Ottawa

"It's a great opportunity" - Todd Lewis is excited to start his new role as Senator in Ottawa

First Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Todd Lewis has been appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Lewis, who farms south of Regina, is also a long-time Councillor in the R.M.
Cattle prices mixed due to market uncertainty, lower cattle supply

Cattle prices mixed due to market uncertainty, lower cattle supply

Only the heavier feeder steer and feeder heifer weight categories in Saskatchewan had prices recorded for the week ending February 7.
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister to Advance International Trade Relations in India and UAE

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister to Advance International Trade Relations in India and UAE

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison is leading a trade mission to India and the United Arab Emirates for one week, starting Tuesday and wrapping up next Wednesday.
It's Canada's Agriculture Day: Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay

It's Canada's Agriculture Day: Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is praising the work Canadian farmers do to mark Canada's Agriculture Day.
Temperature swings and lack of precipitation describe the weather in January

Temperature swings and lack of precipitation describe the weather in January

The temperature during the month of January was a roller-coaster but precipitation was easier to track since there wasn't much.
Farmers under 40 will converge in Swift Current for FCC Young Farmer's Summit

Farmers under 40 will converge in Swift Current for FCC Young Farmer's Summit

Swift Current is hosting another agriculture event, the FCC Young Farmer's Summit. It's happening Tuesday at the Living Sky Casino from 10:00 to 3:30 p.m.