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2023 Pea Leaf Weevil Survey Map Now Available

2023 Pea Leaf Weevil Survey Map Now Available

The pea leaf weevil (PLW) is a common pest of field peas and faba beans in its native Europe and represents a potential major threat to these crops in Saskatchewan.
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Canada to Join Efficient Fertilizer Consortium

Canada to Join Efficient Fertilizer Consortium

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will become a founding member of the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium (EFC).
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Major Canadian Railways Have Difficulty Meeting Grain Delivery Demands in Week 25

Major Canadian Railways Have Difficulty Meeting Grain Delivery Demands in Week 25

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 59% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 25, a steep decline from the 88% order fulfillment performance seen in week 24.
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Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

The Canada and Manitoba governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing over $1.
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Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

A total of $6.8 million in funding was announced today by Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities.
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Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 88% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 24, a decline from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 23. The decline in performance reflects a decline in performance for each of CN and CPKC.
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Canada and Manitoba Invest $450,000 in Mental Health and Wellness in the Manitoba Agriculture Sector

Canada and Manitoba Invest $450,000 in Mental Health and Wellness in the Manitoba Agriculture Sector

The governments of Canada and Manitoba through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing $450,000 over three years toward the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) to provide access to professional counsellin
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AgriInsurance Coverage Continues to Provide Stability for Manitoba Farmers

AgriInsurance Coverage Continues to Provide Stability for Manitoba Farmers

Manitoba’s AgriInsurance program is expected to provide farmers with nearly $5 billion in coverage on an estimated 9.
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Saskatchewan Poultry Company Receives $46,000 Fine for Workplace Injury

Saskatchewan Poultry Company Receives $46,000 Fine for Workplace Injury

On January 2, 2024, Pedigree Poultry Ltd. pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 .
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