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Manitoba Government Providing $150 Million for Agricultural Producers

Manitoba Government Providing $150 Million for Agricultural Producers

The Manitoba government will provide farmers and producers with more than $150 million in supports, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
Cattle Market Update: feeder cattle, futures prices climb higher

Cattle Market Update: feeder cattle, futures prices climb higher

Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were supported again by cattle futures, keeping prices at or near record highs.
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Agri-Stability Changes, Saskatchewan to be carbon tax free

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Agri-Stability Changes, Saskatchewan to be carbon tax free

Changes were made to the Agri-Stability program prior to the federal election call on Sunday. The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable discusses those changes and reaction to them.
APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

As the federal election campaign is almost through its first week, farm groups are sharpening their pencils to ask political candidates about their stance to certain agriculture issues.
Feeder cattle prices bounce back after brief decline

Feeder cattle prices bounce back after brief decline

Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices rebounded last week after two prior weeks of declines, according to Canfax's weekly Cattle Market Update covering the week ending March 21.
Above Normal Runoff Expected for Most of Southern Saskatchewan

Above Normal Runoff Expected for Most of Southern Saskatchewan

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the Spring Runoff Report for 2025. A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to an above normal snowpack.
"They're doing well considering the situation": Sympathy extended to affected producer as CFIA's Bovine TB investigation continues

"They're doing well considering the situation": Sympathy extended to affected producer as CFIA's Bovine TB investigation continues

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in a supportive role in the ongoing investigation into Bovine Tuberculosis in a herd, led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd

Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says three more cases of Bovine Tuberculosis have been confirmed in animals from the same Saskatchewan herd as the first case that was detected on November 29th.
Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Cattle futures are supporting Saskatchewan feeder steer and feeder heifer prices, according to Emily Schmidt, Livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Ins