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CN and CPKC Rail  supplied a combined 97% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 2, a modest increase from the previous week’s 96% order fulfillment performance. The improved performance in total reflects no change in performance for either railway, but merely a shifting in the weighting of performance. In supplying 99% of hopper cars […]

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought. The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan continues to work quickly with the federal government to jointly examine how AgriRecovery could […]

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is launching a $500-thousand pilot program aimed at helping R.M.s and irrigation districts cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure. Infrastructure projects such as bridges, culverts, or culvert-style crossings that cross WSA channels are eligible for 50/50 cost sharing. Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency Jeremy Cockrill says the WSA is partnering […]

I don’t claim to be a market analyst, just an analyst of analysts. I follow several market commentaries quite closely and have a few observations about which crops seem to have upside market potential and which ones don’t. Wheat and durum prices have diverged and this could continue. Wheat prices have been steady to softer […]

It’s written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers. The feedback was complied during 5 townhall meetings in Perdue, Kindersley, Cabri, Cadillac, and Central Butte. CEO of the Cattlemen’s Association Grant […]

Maintaining strong agricultural trade ties in North America the main purpose of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. Politicians and trade officials from Canada, the United States, and Mexico were in Saskatoon this week for the 32nd annual Tri-National Accord conference. It is an opportunity to plan for any potential future emergencies – such as African Swine […]

The sight of combines and grain trucks on roadways means harvest time, and SaskPower is reminding producers to be safe, especially around power lines this season. As of August 8th, SaskPower has recorded 187 incidents involving farm equipment, up from 169 incidents on the same day last year. Spokesperson for SaskPower Scott MacGregor says there […]

The United States has escalated its objections to Mexico’s curbs on genetically modified corn imports, requesting a dispute settlement panel under the North American trade pact. The request to send the dispute to arbitrators was announced after formal consultations failed to resolve deep divisions between the two close trading partners over use of genetically modified corn, widely […]

Lygus bugs are being found at high levels in some canola fields, with some insecticide applications having occurred, although in many fields the pods and seeds have advanced to the point where Lygus will no longer be of concern. Flea beetle levels are also high in many canola fields, often feeding on the upper pods. […]

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.  During his visit to Saskatchewan, Minister MacAulay delivered remarks during the official opening of the thirty-second meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord, which was held in […]