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Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

Nearly $12 million in funding will support development of new wheat varieties

The University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre will continue its wheat breeding programs for the next few years. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) committed $11.
AMC's Launch your Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab making a stop at Canada's Farm Show

AMC's Launch your Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab making a stop at Canada's Farm Show

The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada is bringing its Launch you Career in Ag Mobile Skills Lab to Canada's Farm Show.
SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites.
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

The big story of the week came from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, where it was announced funding for the 2025 Crop Insurance Program would continue.
Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

International factors are pushing up the price of nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of summer, urea fertilizer, 46-0-0 could be purchased in the $650 to $700 a tonne range.
Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten groups overall to be approved for $20.
Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Ins
Groundwork laid for future UFA location at Regina's GTH

Groundwork laid for future UFA location at Regina's GTH

The Global Transportation Hub (GTH) in Regina's west-end will soon be home to a UFA Petroleum Cardlock location. The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) announced last week they are expanding to the GTH.
Saskatchewan Trade Minister heading to southeast Asia to maintain & grow trade relationships

Saskatchewan Trade Minister heading to southeast Asia to maintain & grow trade relationships

Saskatchewan's Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding is doing a trade mission of his own in Vietnam and Singapore.