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Making the public aware of what invasive species are and the potential negative impacts it can have on the environment is what the Saskatchewan government is focusing on this week, as it declared Monday to Sunday Invasive Species Awareness Week.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 29, unchanged from the prior week.

Today in Churchill, Premier Wab Kinew and Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan announced a joint investment of up to $60 million to the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG).

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to well below normal runoff across the province.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, indicating a new record for overall Canadian farm income in 2023 despite various challenges the sector faces.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 28, an improvement from the 68% order fulfillment performance seen in week 27. The improvement in system performance reflects improved performance for each of CN and CPKC.

Wild pigs have been an issue in Canada over the last 25 years but a simple looking trap may be part of the solution to the problem. Called the "Pig Brig", it's big net that is 20-feet in diameter, which can be set up by one person in about an hour.

A call to Alberta producers is being made to participate in a pilot program this year.

Fifteen agriculture companies have been selected to participate in the AgTech Accelerator program. Of the 11 Canadian companies selected, 2 are Saskatchewan-based - ABAzyne Biosciences and PathoScan, both from Saskatoon - 4 are from the U.K.