Livestock

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought.

It's written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers.

Maintaining strong agricultural trade ties in North America the main purpose of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.

Scattered showers across the province paused harvest for a short time, but producers welcomed the moisture.

The Saskatchewan NDP is joining the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), and producers in a call for the provincial and federal governments to get supports to the livestock sector as quick as poss

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has launched its first ever young farmer mentorship program. The program was established with support from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC).

Any Alberta producers who were considering AgriStability — but only in hindsight — for the income stabilization plan’s 2023 program year now have until September 29th to apply.

Saskatchewan is playing host to a big meeting of agriculture officials all over North America. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is meeting in Saskatoon today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed).

You've likely noticed it at the grocery store and on social media: beef prices are high, but pork prices are low. Using a few products from a Stats Canada chart as examples, the average price for beef top sirloin, across Canada, was $21.