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Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report .
Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency's Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024.
Another Decline in Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 31: Ag Transport Coalition

Another Decline in Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 31: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.
Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Saskatchewan Commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security

Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan.
A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women's Day

A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women's Day

Women take on important roles within the agriculture industry from the farm gate to the board room, and that's no different for Sara Shymko and Sarah Leguee. Both were highlight on Friday's edition of SaskAgToday as part of International Women's Day.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 25

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 25

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

What is the most pressing agriculture-related issue for farmers ahead of the provincial election? That's the question being asked by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) as they're conducting a survey of what issue is top of
Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Most of the cattle prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on, were up last week.
Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

A decrease to the average coverage per acre and average premium, as well as enhancements made to the weather-based support programs, highlight Tuesday's morning's announcement of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).