Livestock

The long-standing, positive trade relationship between Canada and the United States has been beneficial to both countries, supports greater food security for Manitobans and has benefitted Manitoba producers and consumers. The recent release of the final ‘Product of USA’ voluntary labelling regulations for meat, poultry and egg products will affect this relationship, increasing barriers between […]

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. “Farmland prices have continued to increase at a rapid pace over the last couple of years, even when economic conditions suggested […]

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province, improving runoff potential. Saskatoon and North Battleford reportedly got in excess of 40cm and the […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.  CN saw a slight decline in performance while CPKC saw a considerable deterioration as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 74% of cars ordered by […]

Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Founded in 2012 as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s world-class agri-science hub, GIFS works with its partners to provide expertise and leadership in the discovery, development […]

Women take on important roles within the agriculture industry from the farm gate to the board room, and that’s no different for Sara Shymko and Sarah Leguee. Both were highlight on Friday’s edition of SaskAgToday as part of International Women’s Day. You can find Friday’s show in the podcasts section of SaskAgToday.com. Sara Shymko is […]