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Fresh water the "backbone of Saskatchewan's rural economy": SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee

Fresh water the "backbone of Saskatchewan's rural economy": SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development is in the middle of a study on freshwater, specifically how to protect it, how to collaborate on all levels of government, and what role does the newly formed Cana
Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update

Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update

Less cattle were marketed in Saskatchewan last week compared to the prior week, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 9.
Federal Agriculture Minister Marks Canada's Agriculture Day

Federal Agriculture Minister Marks Canada's Agriculture Day

Today and every day, Canada's hard-working farmers put fresh, nutritious food on our tables, and consistently deliver the very best agricultural products, all while caring for our planet.
CCGA Opens Early Application Window for 2024 Cash Advances

CCGA Opens Early Application Window for 2024 Cash Advances

Starting today, farmers from across Western Canada can apply for a 2024 spring cash advance through Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA).
Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 27 Declines: Ag Transport Coalition

Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 27 Declines: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 68% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 27, a decline from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 26. The decline in system performance reflects a deterioration in performance for each of CN and CPKC.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 21

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 21

Weather stats show January was one for the record books

Weather stats show January was one for the record books

January was a roller-coaster of a month - from warm & dry to very cold, then warm again.
Saskatchewan Sees Record Agricultural Exports for Fourth Consecutive Year

Saskatchewan Sees Record Agricultural Exports for Fourth Consecutive Year

Saskatchewan's agriculture industry has posted a fourth consecutive year of record agri-food exports, with shipments totaling $20.2 billion for 2023.
Latest analysis has lentils showing the most return on investment

Latest analysis has lentils showing the most return on investment

Lentils have the potential to be a top money earner for the upcoming growing season while flax, soybeans and fababeans are at the bottom of the list.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Yorkton Mayor "ecstatic" with LDC investment of new pea processing plant

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Yorkton Mayor "ecstatic" with LDC investment of new pea processing plant

Wednesday's announcement from Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) investing in a new pea protein isolate production plant in Yorkton has yielded positive reaction from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and the Mayor of Yorkton.