Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released the province’s annual State of Trade report. According to the report, the total value of Saskatchewan exports to the world reached $49.3 billion in 2023. Saskatchewan…
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle in Meeting Grain Service Demand: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 37, unchanged from the prior week. CN saw a modest improvement in performance as compared to the prior week. In supplying 72% of cars ordered…
Canadian Cattle Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2024 Federal Budget
The Canadian Cattle Association says they are cautiously optimistic about the 2024 federal budget. The CCA expressed their optimism, attributing it to the federal government’s recognition of the Livestock Tax Deferral’s pivotal role in providing relief for producers, a significant inclusion in the 2024 federal…
Agribition sees report revenue, sponsorships, and rodeo attendance
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) finances were in the green for the second year in a row. Last year’s net profit was $75,000, down slightly from last year’s profit of $83,450. Agribition’s CEO, Shaun Kindopp, said the organization is in a…
Manufacturing sales to slightly decline, margins improve this year, according to FCC Food & Beverage Report
A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada’s outlook for Food & Beverage manufacturers. In their annual Food & Beverage Report, FCC is forecasting a slight drop of 1.4 percent in…