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