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Ag Water Stewardship Policy finalized, WSA committed to reporting on its long-term effectiveness

Ag Water Stewardship Policy finalized, WSA committed to reporting on its long-term effectiveness

Jan 30, 2025

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency announced Thursday morning its Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy has been finalized. They’re also committing $1 million over the next three years for ongoing research and monitoring to ensure the policy is effective over the long-term.…

Moe addresses potential looming tariffs and economic uncertainty

Moe addresses potential looming tariffs and economic uncertainty

Jan 29, 2025

REGINA – Business leaders, politicians and more have gathered in Regina for the Western Canadian Economic Forum (WCEF). One of those politicians was Premier Scott Moe, who talked during the event about the potential tariffs that would affect Sask. come Feb.…

$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

$7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

Jan 29, 2025

The federal and provincial governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related scientific research projects in Saskatchewan this year. Combined with funding from industry partners, the total amount is $7.2 million. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association,…

AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

AAFC January Outlook: wheat acreage expected to increase while canola acreage is expected to slip

Jan 29, 2025

In its January Outlook for Principal Field Crops, the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has come out with seeded acreage predictions for the upcoming growing season. The Ag Canada analysis has very little good news when it…

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 29

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 29

Jan 29, 2025

Durum:                   326.89 (up 9.19) Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 596.02 (down 1.00)  Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:       …