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Ministry of Agriculture hosting two livestock information sessions in Delisle and Beechy

Ministry of Agriculture hosting two livestock information sessions in Delisle and Beechy

Dec 10, 2024

Cow-calf producers in West-Central Saskatchewan are invited by the Ministry of Agriculture to attend meetings in Delisle Tuesday night and in Beechy Wednesday night. There will be three speakers at each location. According to the Ag Ministry website, the meeting…

Feeder steer & heifer prices strengthened by less cattle marketed, lower cost of feed

Feeder steer & heifer prices strengthened by less cattle marketed, lower cost of feed

Dec 10, 2024

Cattle prices remain strong as we’re getting closer to the end of 2024. Livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Emily Schmidt says lower volumes of cattle going to market and the lower cost of feed are contributors to…

Sharp Decline in Grain Deliveries by Canada’s Two Major Railways in Week 17: Ag Transport Coalition

Sharp Decline in Grain Deliveries by Canada’s Two Major Railways in Week 17: Ag Transport Coalition

Dec 9, 2024

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 72% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 17 – the lowest performance seen since week 5, and marks a notable decline from the 91% order fulfillment performance seen in week 16.  That’s…

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CEPA Trade Agreement signed between Canada and Indonesia

Dec 9, 2024

Canada and Indonesia signed a bi-lateral agreement that further advances trade between the two countries. In a news release, the federal government says with Indonesia being Southeast Asia’s largest economy with a GDP of close to $1.9-trillion and a population…

Sask. Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program mentees and mentors are revealed

Sask. Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program mentees and mentors are revealed

Dec 9, 2024

REGINA – Pairings between mentees and mentors for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six have been announced in Regina. Over the next 18 months, mentees will develop leadership opportunities and increase their involvement in decisions affecting agriculture. Federal…