Canadian Railways Continue to Provide Strong Grain Service
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. The improved performance in total reflects no change in performance for either railway,…
Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers on the Way
Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought. The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan.…
Cost-sharing pilot program launched to help R.M.s and irrigation districts replace aging infrastructure
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. Infrastructure projects such as bridges, culverts, or culvert-style crossings that cross WSA channels are eligible for 50/50 cost…
Hursh: Grain market observations
I don’t claim to be a market analyst, just an analyst of analysts. I follow several market commentaries quite closely and have a few observations about which crops seem to have upside market potential and which ones don’t. Wheat and…
SCA delivers letter to Provincial Ag Minister, details program feedback from producers
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. The feedback was complied during 5 townhall…