Livestock

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…

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Todd Lewis appointed as Senator, Preliminary Runoff report released

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Todd Lewis appointed as Senator, Preliminary Runoff report released

Feb 14, 20251 min read

Lots of change within the past week – from a new Executive Director appointed at SARM to a new CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (now referred to as the Saskatchewan Cattle Association). Also, First Vice-President of the CFA Todd…

CCGA Launches 2025 Cash Advance Applications

CCGA Launches 2025 Cash Advance Applications

Feb 14, 20252 min read

Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) continues its 40th year of supporting the working capital needs of Western Canadian farmers, with the launch of its 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) cash advance application. “Starting today, farmers in Western Canada can apply…

A young brown calf standing in a vibrant meadow, surrounded by grass and wildflowers.

Cattle prices mixed due to market uncertainty, lower cattle supply

Feb 11, 20252 min read

Only the heavier feeder steer and feeder heifer weight categories in Saskatchewan had prices recorded for the week ending February 7. The Canfax Cattle Market Update for this past week showed prices for the 600-700 to 900-plus pound steers were…

4-H members learning leadership skills and earning scholarships

4-H members learning leadership skills and earning scholarships

Feb 5, 20251 min read

Scholarships were handed out on Sunday at the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, also known as YouLead. 4-H members from across the province cultivated their leadership skills in a fun mix of social, interactive and competitive activities. The top five received…