CFA unsure of full impact U.S. tariffs will have on Canada
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was somewhat relieved Canada was not included on the list of countries affected by the U.S. reciprocal tariffs last week. However, President Keith Currie says they’re waiting on the impact other tariffs will have…
Bison producers “crawling” into the good times
These are good times for bison producers. The Saskatchewan and Manitoba Bison Associations held their No Border Bison Show, Sale and Convention in Yorkton on Friday and Saturday. The Saskatchewan Bison Association president is Keegan Kitzul. He and his family…
Spring Runoff Underway in Parts of Saskatchewan
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is updating its spring runoff forecast. Runoff is well underway across most of the southwestern and the southern areas of Saskatchewan. Warmer daytime temperatures combined with freezing overnight temperatures over the past month have…
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. “We’re standing up for Westman and Western Canada, and protecting your jobs,”…
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. Canfax’s weekly cattle market update for the week ending March 28 shows price increases for most of the steer and heifer weight categories.…