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Farm Credit Canada hosting Young Farmer Summit nation-wide this winter

Farm Credit Canada hosting Young Farmer Summit nation-wide this winter

Nov 2, 2023

Young farmers across Canada looking to sharpen their skills while making connections have an opportunity to attend a series of events hosted by Farm Credit Canada. The FCC Young Farmers Summit, which is free to attend, has a total of 7 events…

Three groups collaborating to establish Grasslands Conservation Initiative

Three groups collaborating to establish Grasslands Conservation Initiative

Nov 2, 2023

A collaborative effort is being made to conserve grasslands across the country. The Canadian Cattle Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada created the Grasslands Conservation Initiative (CGI). Vice President of the CCA Tyler Fulton says it’s…

Senators debate amended Bill C-234, farm groups want original version passed

Senators debate amended Bill C-234, farm groups want original version passed

Nov 1, 2023

A Private Member’s Bill aimed at exempting natural gas and propane used for certain farming practices from the carbon tax, is front-and-centre again in the Senate. It’s possible, that debate over Bill 234 will resume, or be put over to another…

Sask. communities among 86 across Canada to receive FCC Funding for community projects

Sask. communities among 86 across Canada to receive FCC Funding for community projects

Oct 31, 2023

Farm Credit Canada announced they are giving $1.5 million to 86 community groups nationwide to support rural capital projects. Through the FCC’s AgriSpirit Fund, 15 communities in Saskatchewan will receive over $246,000 to various community improvement initiatives that enrich the…

Sask. Cattle prices in the red this past week: Cattle Market Update

Sask. Cattle prices in the red this past week: Cattle Market Update

Oct 31, 2023

Prices for all feeder steer and heifer weight categories are down, according to the latest cattle market update from Canfax. For the week ending October 27, Canfax reported feeder steer prices ranged from $493.82 per hundred weight (per cwt) in the 300-400lb…