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Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

May 28, 2024

Cattle prices remain strong as the seasonal slowdown continues, according to the weekly cattle market update for the week ending May 24. The 700-800 lb feeder steers and 700-800 lb feeder heifers were the only weight categories to report prices,…

Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

May 28, 2024

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. “The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from…

Major Canadian Railways Provide Excellent Grain Delivery Service in Week 42: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Provide Excellent Grain Delivery Service in Week 42: Ag Transport Coalition

May 28, 2024

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 91% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 42, a nominal decline from the 92% order fulfillment performance seen in week 41.  In supplying 92% of cars ordered by shippers in week 42…

Provincial government highlighting mining sector this week

Provincial government highlighting mining sector this week

May 27, 2024

The Saskatchewan Government is putting a spotlight on the mining industry this week. Now until Saturday is Mining Week in Saskatchewan. This year’s theme is “Critical Careers for Critical Minerals”. According to the provincial government, $13-billion in mineral sales were…

CWA signs two MOUs to grow the brand, collaborate with international peers

CWA signs two MOUs to grow the brand, collaborate with international peers

May 27, 2024

Canadian Western Agribition signed a pair of agreements with their Mexican and Australian counterparts to encourage more international trade, collaboration, and, from Agribition’s point-of-view, promote Canadian cattle genetics. The Memorandum of Understanding with Congreso de las Estrellas was signed on…