Livestock

Saskatchewan farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses will be sharing the spotlight this month. The provincial government declared October as Agriculture Month to increase the public's understanding and trust in modern food production.

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund.

Today, Agriculture Minister David Marit proclaimed October 1-7, 2023, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan.

The President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest in a long line of people trying to convince the Senate Ag Committee to pass Bill C-234.

Many producers have wrapped up harvest with 91 per cent of the provincial crop in the bin, ahead of the five and 10-year averages of 73 per cent. Producers around the province are eagerly waiting for rain.

Saskatchewan producers are reminded to be vigilant for anthrax, after one confirmed case was recorded in the R.M. of Cote #271.

A bill that exempts the federal carbon tax from grain drying and heating barns will be up for discussion again tomorrow (Thurs) in the Senate.

Trade has been front-and-centre lately between Canada and the U.K., as well as with India. Starting with the United Kingdom, Canada is in the middle of bi-lateral trade talks with them, but there is a barrier - the U.K.