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The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments announced joint funding to three organizations that they say will help build resiliency and public trust in agriculture. More than $4.1 million is allocated to Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan, and 4-H Saskatchewan over 5 years. That means Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is receiving […]

The July Canola contract was down 10 dollars a metric ton, just above 700 dollars for the week, while the July Minneapolis Wheat contract was down 14 cents a bushel to around $8.25. That’s according to Future Commodity Advisor with P.I. Financial Adam Pukalo, who says July Minneapolis Wheat had a nice rally on Wednesday, […]

Mineral sales in Saskatchewan last year reached an all-time high. Sales were $19.4-billion, thanks to increased production, higher prices in response to supply disruptions and increasing global demand. The provincial government says the reopening of the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan allowed for increased production of uranium. They add 136-thousand ounces of gold was […]

Saskatchewan farmers made significant progress this past week. The second crop report for the period of May 9-15, released today, indicates seeding is 38 percent complete, a substantial increase from 9 percent the previous week. While it is behind the 5-year average of 53 percent, it is closer to the 10-year average of 44 percent. The northwest is […]

Four Saskatchewan students have been awarded the Agriculture Student Scholarship to pursue post-secondary education in agriculture. Caitlyn Spratt from Melfort was awarded $4,000, for her essay on Saskatchewan’s sustainability efforts, which included implementing practices like zero till and GPS technology, and addressing the environmental benefits of cattle grazing on native rangelands. “I couldn’t believe it, […]

Teaching the next generation about agriculture is the purpose of the Swift Current Ag & Ex’s Discover the Farm: A Farm Facts Experience Show, held in late-April. The organization says on its website one of the goals is to “encourage youth involvement in agriculture, as well as expand their knowledge of food production, farm safety, […]

Saskatchewan appears to be an attractive market for mining investment. The province is ranked first in Canada and third in the world for mining investment attractiveness, according to the Fraser Institute’s 2022 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The survey measured 62 jurisdictions around the world on mineral potential and policy perception to create the rankings. […]

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit is not worried about the current tensions between Canada and China. The latest spat saw Canada expel a Chinese diplomat over allegations of foreign interference, and China responded by expelling a Canadian diplomat. Beijing previously banned imports of canola from Richardson Pioneer International and Viterra, following the arrest of Huawei’s […]

SaskPower is reminding farmers to be aware of power lines during seeding. The provincial power company reported 248 cases of farm equipment hitting power lines last year. It’s recommended that farmers back up slowly to free themselves, but should stop immediately if the line is not coming free. It’s also important to stay inside the […]

Seeding is underway in Saskatchewan, with nine per cent of the crop in the ground, according to the first Crop Report of the season. “Saskatchewan is a global leader in agricultural trade because of the abundance of high-quality, sustainably-produced crops grown in our province,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “As producers undertake the significant […]