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Saskatchewan Increases Short Line Rail Funding

Saskatchewan Increases Short Line Rail Funding

Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced the provincial government’s allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s budget.
Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $3.4 Million for Livestock Research

Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $3.4 Million for Livestock Research

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.
Canada's Major Railways Improve Grain Delivery in Week 44

Canada's Major Railways Improve Grain Delivery in Week 44

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 97% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 44, reflecting an improvement from the 91% order fulfillment performance seen in week 43. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
Two herbicide resistant weeds are moving toward Saskatchewan

Two herbicide resistant weeds are moving toward Saskatchewan

There’s a new type of weed coming this way. And they’re herbicide resistant. Palmer amaranth and waterhemp are two types of pigweeds.
Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association hold AGM in Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association hold AGM in Moose Jaw

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) held its 112th annual general meeting in Moose Jaw from June 8-10.
Spring Seeding Complete in Saskatchewan: Crop Report

Spring Seeding Complete in Saskatchewan: Crop Report

Almost all Saskatchewan producers have completed their seeding operations with 100 per cent of the 2025 crop seeded. Rain was welcome in many parts of the province this week.
Spring Seeding All But Complete in Manitoba: Crop Report

Spring Seeding All But Complete in Manitoba: Crop Report

Provincial seeding progress is about 99% complete, which is ahead of the 5-year average of 94%. Southwest Seeding is complete. Rainfall this past weekend will help the remaining crops emerge.
CWRC Commits $19.9 million to AAFC Wheat Breeding Activities

CWRC Commits $19.9 million to AAFC Wheat Breeding Activities

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat varieties.
Canada's Railways See Mixed Results in Week 43 Grain Delivery

Canada's Railways See Mixed Results in Week 43 Grain Delivery

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 89% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 43, reflecting a modest decline from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 42. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
AgraCity can't deliver major crop inputs to some producers

AgraCity can't deliver major crop inputs to some producers

AgraCity, a major crop input supplier is telling farmers that all outstanding product orders are being cancelled and converted into a product credit. Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.