Livestock

Above Normal Runoff Expected for Most of Southern Saskatchewan

Above Normal Runoff Expected for Most of Southern Saskatchewan

Mar 14, 20252 min read

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the Spring Runoff Report for 2025. A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to an above normal snowpack. Runoff across most of the north…

Close-up of a scientist examining samples under a microscope in a lab setting.

“They’re doing well considering the situation”: Sympathy extended to affected producer as CFIA’s Bovine TB investigation continues

Mar 3, 20255 min read

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in a supportive role in the ongoing investigation into Bovine Tuberculosis in a herd, led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The first case was confirmed on November 29th from tissue collected from…

Brown Black and White Cows Drinking Water during Daytime

Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd

Feb 27, 20252 min read

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says three more cases of Bovine Tuberculosis have been confirmed in animals from the same Saskatchewan herd as the first case that was detected on November 29th. However, the three infected animals were not…

Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices

Feb 25, 20252 min read

Cattle futures are supporting Saskatchewan feeder steer and feeder heifer prices, according to Emily Schmidt, Livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. In addition to the futures market holding up prices, Schmidt says market demand is another factor, adding…

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program

Feb 19, 20254 min read

Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).  “Our business risk management programs are…