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Cattle Market Update: feeder cattle, futures prices climb higher

Cattle Market Update: feeder cattle, futures prices climb higher

Apr 1, 2025 | 2:22pm
Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were supported again by cattle futures, keeping prices at or near record highs. Canfax’s weekly cattle market update for the week ending March 28 shows price increases for most of the steer and heifer weight categories. Steer prices ranged from $352.25 per cwt in the 900-plus category to $565.63 in the […]
Pulse Canada wants trade to be “front-and-centre” in federal election campaign

Pulse Canada wants trade to be “front-and-centre” in federal election campaign

Mar 31, 2025 | 4:15pm
Trade is a priority Pulse Canada wants federal election candidates to have “front-and-centre” on their respective platforms. Pulse Canada is the latest group to make public election priorities they’d like to see candidates address on the campaign trail. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Cattle Association released their respective priorities last week. […]
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Agri-Stability Changes, Saskatchewan to be carbon tax free

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Agri-Stability Changes, Saskatchewan to be carbon tax free

Mar 28, 2025 | 3:48pm
Changes were made to the Agri-Stability program prior to the federal election call on Sunday. The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable discusses those changes and reaction to them. Speaking of the election, APAS and the Saskatchewan Cattle Association are among farm groups that released priorities they would like candidates respond to. The Saskatchewan Ag Summit was held in […]
On thin ice: An advisory from the Water Security Agency

On thin ice: An advisory from the Water Security Agency

Mar 27, 2025 | 4:34pm
REGINA — Even though it seems Old Man Winter doesn’t want to take a hike, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public about thin ice conditions across Saskatchewan. As the warmer temperatures for spring runoff start to materialize, WSA is asking the public to use caution around Saskatchewan rivers, lakes and other water […]
Sask to be carbon tax free, but budget impact a big question

Sask to be carbon tax free, but budget impact a big question

Mar 27, 2025 | 4:24pm
REGINA – Saskatchewan will become a carbon tax free province on April 1, but how that move will impact the province’s finances remains to be seen. Premier Scott Moe confirmed the news that was leaked out on social media the previous day: that the province’s industrial carbon tax will be removed.  Moe justified the move […]
APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

APAS, SCA release federal election priorities for candidates to weigh in

Mar 27, 2025 | 11:30am
As the federal election campaign is almost through its first week, farm groups are sharpening their pencils to ask political candidates about their stance to certain agriculture issues. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) are among those groups. Both have released their respective list of priorities for candidates […]
Shock at the Leg over Trump opening market access for Russia

Shock at the Leg over Trump opening market access for Russia

Mar 26, 2025 | 4:20pm
REGINA – Alarm was expressed on both sides of the aisle at the Saskatchewan Legislature over news that US President Donald Trump will be restoring Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports. The White House made that announcement following high-level discussions between Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia […]
Spring edition of Canada’s Farm Show may be here to stay

Spring edition of Canada’s Farm Show may be here to stay

Mar 26, 2025 | 1:39pm
It seems that Canada’s Farm Show has found its spot on the calendar. Last week’s event was the first time in its 48-year history that it was held in March, as it was held in June previously. Show Director Carla Vipond told reporters on the third and final day of the Farm Show that she […]
No need for grading of eggs at farmers market, says province

No need for grading of eggs at farmers market, says province

Mar 26, 2025 | 8:33am
REGINA – The province has announced there will not be any need for the grading of eggs sold direct from farmer to consumer at Saskatchewan Farmers’ markets. This news is on the direction of the Minister of Health. According to the province’s news release, this move will ensure that the Ministry of Health and the SHA […]