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FCC AgriSpirit Fund open for applications from rural communities and organizations

FCC AgriSpirit Fund open for applications from rural communities and organizations

Community-based organizations and rural communities across Canada needing to fund a project can apply to Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. $1.
Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were mixed according to Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were mixed according to Cattle Market Update

Feeder steer prices in Saskatchewan were up compared to the heifers which were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending April 19.
Support from CAAIN kick-starts Saskatoon-based grain grading app's development

Support from CAAIN kick-starts Saskatoon-based grain grading app's development

An app that speeds up the grain grading process for farmers is gaining momentum, in large part to support from the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).
Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023

Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released the province's annual State of Trade report. According to the report, the total value of Saskatchewan exports to the world reached $49.
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle in Meeting Grain Service Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle in Meeting Grain Service Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 37, unchanged from the prior week. CN saw a modest improvement in performance as compared to the prior week.
Manufacturing sales to slightly decline, margins improve this year, according to FCC Food & Beverage Report

Manufacturing sales to slightly decline, margins improve this year, according to FCC Food & Beverage Report

A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada's outlook for Food & Beverage manufacturers. In their annual Food & Beverage Report , FCC is forecasting a slight drop of 1.
Few Agriculture Commitments in Federal Budget Disappoint Farm Groups

Few Agriculture Commitments in Federal Budget Disappoint Farm Groups

The Federal Budget, released Tuesday, contained very few commitments for the agriculture sector, which farm groups say is disappointing on several fronts.
Saskatchewan Invests $13.2 Million For Veterinary Medicine Training

Saskatchewan Invests $13.2 Million For Veterinary Medicine Training

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25, representing a $667,000 increase over last year.
Saskatchewan Invests in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Mobile Skills Lab

Saskatchewan Invests in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Mobile Skills Lab

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce a $300,000 investment into Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) to create a mobile, virtual-reality skills lab.
Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

There is alignment between farmland rental rates and the appreciating value of farmland across Canada according to a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).