Cattle prices remain up due to weak Loonie, boost in futures market
Cattle prices in Saskatchewan last week were mostly up, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 15th. Livestock Intern at the Ministry of Agriculture Emily Schmidt says four of the seven feeder steer weight categories…
SaskAgToday.com Roundtable Episode 56
On the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer: -The federal government stepped in to end the lockouts at the Ports in B.C. and Montreal. -Harvest Grain…
Fewer cattle to market likely factor in price increase
Saskatchewan cattle producers continue to enjoy solid prices. Canfax’s Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 8th shows most feeder steer and feeder heifer prices were on the rise again. Only the 700-800 pound steers (down $2.19) and the…
Agriculture Portfolio changes hands from Marit to Harrison
A new face is taking on the role of Provincial Agriculture Minister. Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new Cabinet Thursday morning that included Daryl Harrison taking over the Agriculture file from David Marit, who had been in the role since…
2024 Farmer Recognition Award Handed Out at 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton
The 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown held its Grain and Forage Show Awards evening last (Thu) night. The highlight of the night was when the 2024 Farmer Recognition Award was handed out to Blaine and Glenda Buckle, and their…