Cattle prices mixed due to market uncertainty, lower cattle supply
Only the heavier feeder steer and feeder heifer weight categories in Saskatchewan had prices recorded for the week ending February 7. The Canfax Cattle Market Update for this past week showed prices for the 600-700 to 900-plus pound steers were…
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister to Advance International Trade Relations in India and UAE
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison is leading a trade mission to India and the United Arab Emirates for one week, starting Tuesday and wrapping up next Wednesday. He will be meeting with business groups, buyers, and investors to promote the…
It’s Canada’s Agriculture Day: Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is praising the work Canadian farmers do to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day. In a statement released Tuesday morning, MacAulay says during his travels across the country, he is reminded of “how lucky we are to…
Temperature swings and lack of precipitation describe the weather in January
The temperature during the month of January was a roller-coaster but precipitation was easier to track since there wasn’t much. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says the month started colder than average followed by multiple days of back-and-forth changes in…
Farmers under 40 will converge in Swift Current for FCC Young Farmer’s Summit
Swift Current is hosting another agriculture event, the FCC Young Farmer’s Summit. It’s happening Tuesday at the Living Sky Casino from 10:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event is for people under 40 years of age who are in the ag…