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Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Canada's supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 19

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 19

Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. was the closing speaker at the Crossroads Crop Conference Wednesday in Calgary. Lerner provided some hope that 2024 will not be a serious drought year.
SARM Applauds Addition of R.M.s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

SARM Applauds Addition of R.M.s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) commends the federal and provincial governments for including 10 more R.M.s into the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. Both governments announced yesterday (Tues) the R.M.
Cold weather limited information for Cattle Market Update

Cold weather limited information for Cattle Market Update

Not a whole lot of information to chew on when it comes to the Cattle Market Update, issued by Canfax.
Deadline extension, additional RM's included highlight updates to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Deadline extension, additional RM's included highlight updates to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Livestock producers considering compensation for incurring extraordinary costs related to feed and/or transportation last year, due to drought conditions, have two extra weeks to apply to the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program.
Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break

Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break

A private member's bill that would provide relief for Canadian farmers from the federal carbon tax, on natural gas and propane used for grain drying, will likely dominate discussion on Parliament Hill as MP's and Senators return to work Monday follow
Resolution to increase beef checkoff passed at SCA AGM

Resolution to increase beef checkoff passed at SCA AGM

A resolution to increase the provincial portion of the beef checkoff was passed on Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) annual general meeting in Regina. The resolution called for a $1.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 18

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 18

U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada's High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada's High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

The United Kingdom deciding to suspend bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada over a handful of issues may be a tactic that could backfire, according to Canada's High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. On Thursday, the U.K.