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Short railway companies receiving $530-thousand to upgrade infrastructure

Short railway companies receiving $530-thousand to upgrade infrastructure

The Saskatchewan government is providing $530-thousand in funding to help short line railway companies upgrade track and other infrastructure.
Sask. Cattlemen's Association CEO "very hopeful" carbon tax exemption is passed

Sask. Cattlemen's Association CEO "very hopeful" carbon tax exemption is passed

The CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is in the nation's capital this week, focused on two pieces of federal legislation.
Report: Bunge Ltd. and Viterra close to finalizing merger

Report: Bunge Ltd. and Viterra close to finalizing merger

The Reuters News Agency is reporting that a potential merger between Bunge Limited and Viterra is imminent.
Applications being accepted for APAS Young Leaders Program

Applications being accepted for APAS Young Leaders Program

If you're a young farmer wanting to make a difference in the ag industry, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has the program to make that happen.
Sask. agri-food exports up 75 percent in Q1

Sask. agri-food exports up 75 percent in Q1

The first quarter of 2023 was good for Saskatchewan agri-food exports. The province says exports were up 75 percent in Q1, to an estimated $6-billion. Canola oil, canola seed, non-durum wheat, and lentils are the leading agri-food exports.
SAWS, NDP Critic for Water Security Agency critique WSA's Ag Water Stewardship Policy

SAWS, NDP Critic for Water Security Agency critique WSA's Ag Water Stewardship Policy

The Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability (SAWS) and the Sask. NDP Critic for the Water Security Agency, raised concerns Monday of the WSA's Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy.
Olymel "not alone" in facing current economic challenges: SaskPork GM

Olymel "not alone" in facing current economic challenges: SaskPork GM

The General Manager at SaskPork says it's always unfortunate to hear of a hog barn closure anywhere in Canada. Mark Ferguson reacted to Olymel's recent closures of sow units in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
May turned out to be warmer than usual: Environment Canada

May turned out to be warmer than usual: Environment Canada

The month of May was warmer than usual, according to monthly numbers from Statistics Canada. Three of Environment Canada's weather stations recorded the warmest month ever -- Key Lake with an average temperature of 12.3, La Ronge at 13.
July canola and wheat futures continue to decline

July canola and wheat futures continue to decline

Another week has come and gone, and the grain markets were on a downward trend, especially the July Canola contract. Future Commodity Advisor with P.I.
Producers can apply for federal grants through Ag Clean Technology Program

Producers can apply for federal grants through Ag Clean Technology Program

The federal government is giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to make their operations cleaner and greener. The Agricultural Clean Technology Program -- Adoption Stream (ACT) is accepting applications, starting today (Thurs).