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Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

Jan 24, 2024 | 11:31am
The seeded acreages for flax and mustard are expected to drop dramatically this spring while large acreage increases are expected for oats, chickpeas and lentils.  Meanwhile, the price of almost every grain, oilseed and specialty crop is expected to drop, and in some cases, the declines are large. The projections are in the latest outlook by […]
Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | 2:47pm
The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions. Producers who must reduce their stocking rates on leased Crown land due to drought will also again be eligible for a rent reduction. “The beef […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest Over $6 Million in Livestock and Forage Research

Jan 23, 2024 | 2:45pm
A total of $6.8 million in funding was announced today by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities. Provided through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this investment will support a total of 30 new […]
Over $6 million in livestock and forage research invested by Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan 

Over $6 million in livestock and forage research invested by Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan 

Jan 23, 2024 | 1:39pm
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, alongside Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit, announced $6.8 million in funding for livestock and forage research activities. The investment is provided through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), supporting 30 new research projects for 2024. This year’s funding represents an […]
Sask. government freezes crown land grazing rates for 2024

Sask. government freezes crown land grazing rates for 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | 1:22pm
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a freeze on the 2024 Crown land grazing rates, maintaining them at 2022 levels. This decision responds to the agricultural industry’s challenges from several years of persistent dry conditions. Producers facing the need to reduce stocking rates on leased Crown land due to drought will again be eligible for […]
Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

Major Canadian Railways See Drop in Grain Service During Crop Week 24

Jan 22, 2024 | 2:04pm
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 88% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 24, a decline from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 23.  The decline in performance reflects a decline in performance for each of CN and CPKC.  In supplying 85% of cars ordered by shippers in week 24 CN […]