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Farm leader optimistic for future of agriculture in Saskatchewan

Farm leader optimistic for future of agriculture in Saskatchewan

A producer and farm leader in Saskatchewan, Jake Leguee, is optimistic for the future of farming in this province, through what he terms the “miracle of incremental progress”.
Grain Delivery For Major Canadian Railways Improved in Week 34: Ag Transport Coalition

Grain Delivery For Major Canadian Railways Improved in Week 34: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 74% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 35, a notable improvement from the 60% order fulfillment performance seen in week 34.
WSA says most water reservoirs have enough water supplied, except for some in the southwest

WSA says most water reservoirs have enough water supplied, except for some in the southwest

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says nearly three-quarters of reservoirs will have enough water supplies.
Major Canadian Railways See a Decline in Grain Service in Week 34: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways See a Decline in Grain Service in Week 34: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 60% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 34, a notable deterioration from the 70% order fulfillment performance seen in week 33.
Five companies and Protein Industries Canada investing in "commercialization" of high-protein canola seed and sunflower meal

Five companies and Protein Industries Canada investing in "commercialization" of high-protein canola seed and sunflower meal

A $31-million investment is being made towards, what Protein Industries Canada calls, supporting the "commercialization of high-protein canola seed, as well as sunflower meal." The organization is investing $13.
Better safe than sorry: why getting price protection is important, even as cattle prices are strong

Better safe than sorry: why getting price protection is important, even as cattle prices are strong

With strong cattle prices, the Livestock Price Insurance Program is offering the highest floor prices in the program’s history. Cow-calf producers can lock in a profitable floor price for the calves that will be hitting the ground this spring.
The more the merrier: Cattle Producers needed for Beef Cattle Research Council Survey

The more the merrier: Cattle Producers needed for Beef Cattle Research Council Survey

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has a survey out to ensure their research priorities and extension efforts are in the right place for cattle producers.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 28

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 28

Government figures show agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023

Government figures show agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023

Saskatchewan agri-food exports to Indonesia, Morocco, and Algeria increased in 2023 over the previous year, according to the provincial government.
Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update

Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22.