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More exhibitors at Ag-in-Motion

More exhibitors at Ag-in-Motion

Ag-in-Motion is underway and it already set a new record for exhibitors at the annual show. Show Director Rob O'Connor said 580 exhibitors are at this year's event, surpassing the previous record of 562 from 2018.
Beef and Pork Producers Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP

Beef and Pork Producers Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP

Canadian beef and pork farmers are calling on members of Parliament to vote against the U.K.'s membership in a major Asia-Pacific trade group. The farmers, as well as Canadian meat processors, are angry about Saturday's announcement that the U.K.
Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Agreement

Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Agreement

Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty.
Grain Market: November Canola past the 800 dollar mark, wheat futures also up

Grain Market: November Canola past the 800 dollar mark, wheat futures also up

Some positive movement in the grain markets this week. Future Commodity Advisor with P.I. Financial Adam Pukalo says the ICE Future Canola contract for November was up about 53 dollars a ton for the week, pushing the price up to about 814 dollars.
Farm group wants more government assistance for livestock producers facing extreme drought

Farm group wants more government assistance for livestock producers facing extreme drought

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take additional action to assist livestock producers facing extreme drought conditions across the province.
Farm Credit Canada partners with Dairy Farmers of Canada, Lactanet on offering incentive program

Farm Credit Canada partners with Dairy Farmers of Canada, Lactanet on offering incentive program

An incentive is being offered to Canadian dairy farmers looking to make their operation greener.
Sask. Crop Insurance allowing more acres of low yielding crops be redirected to feed

Sask. Crop Insurance allowing more acres of low yielding crops be redirected to feed

Saskatchewan livestock producers facing challenges from the dry conditions this season, have access to support from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. Sask.
Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Despite dry conditions and little rain, crops at or ahead of development

Crops continue to develop, despite the dry conditions and little rain. Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun says rainfall totals were very low, as the Dinsmore area got the most at just 14mm.
Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

The Rural Municipality of Dundurn has declared an agricultural disaster, as a result of ongoing drought conditions. On its website, the R.M. is also calling on various levels of government to provide disaster relief to farmers and ranchers. The R.M.
Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

Esterhazy farmer says rain has been hit-and-miss

An Esterhazy area farmer says when you plant 52-thousand acres, you have a lot riding on your crops. Hrushka Farms near Esterhazy is certainly one of the largest grain farms in Saskatchewan.