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Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 97% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 2, a modest increase from the previous week's 96% order fulfillment performance.

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought.

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is launching a $500-thousand pilot program aimed at helping R.M.s and irrigation districts cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure.

It's written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers.

Maintaining strong agricultural trade ties in North America the main purpose of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.

The sight of combines and grain trucks on roadways means harvest time, and SaskPower is reminding producers to be safe, especially around power lines this season.

The United States has escalated its objections to Mexico’s curbs on genetically modified corn imports, requesting a dispute settlement panel under the North American trade pact.

Lygus bugs are being found at high levels in some canola fields, with some insecticide applications having occurred, although in many fields the pods and seeds have advanced to the point where Lygus will no longer be of concern.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.