Research ongoing into “mystery” chickpea disease
Some call it a “mystery chickpea disease” while researchers refer to it as an “emerging health issue” The problem surfaced in 2019 in the Gravelbourg, Assiniboia and Coronach regions of southern Saskatchewan. It reappeared again the following year. Both those…
Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break
A private member’s bill that would provide relief for Canadian farmers from the federal carbon tax, on natural gas and propane used for grain drying, will likely dominate discussion on Parliament Hill as MP’s and Senators return to work Monday…
Major Canadian Railways Have Difficulty Meeting Grain Delivery Demands in Week 25
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 59% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 25, a steep decline from the 88% order fulfillment performance seen in week 24. The decline in performance reflects a significant decline in performance for…
Resolution to increase beef checkoff passed at SCA AGM
A resolution to increase the provincial portion of the beef checkoff was passed on Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) annual general meeting in Regina. The resolution called for a $1.50 per head increase in the checkoff starting April…
