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Cattle prices in Saskatchewan were mixed according to Cattle Market Update

Apr 23, 20242 min read

Feeder steer prices in Saskatchewan were up compared to the heifers which were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending April 19. Provincial Cattle Specialist Fonda Froats says the week-over-week changes are what they are…

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Saskatchewan Boasts Year of Record Exports in 2023

Apr 23, 20243 min read

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released the province’s annual State of Trade report. According to the report, the total value of Saskatchewan exports to the world reached $49.3 billion in 2023. Saskatchewan…

Canadian Cattle Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2024 Federal Budget

Canadian Cattle Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2024 Federal Budget

Apr 19, 20242 min read

The Canadian Cattle Association says they are cautiously optimistic about the 2024 federal budget. The CCA expressed their optimism, attributing it to the federal government’s recognition of the Livestock Tax Deferral’s pivotal role in providing relief for producers, a significant inclusion in the 2024 federal…

Agribition sees report revenue, sponsorships, and rodeo attendance

Agribition sees report revenue, sponsorships, and rodeo attendance

Apr 19, 20242 min read

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) finances were in the green for the second year in a row. Last year’s net profit was $75,000, down slightly from last year’s profit of $83,450. Agribition’s CEO, Shaun Kindopp, said the organization is in a…

Manufacturing sales to slightly decline, margins improve this year, according to FCC Food & Beverage Report

Manufacturing sales to slightly decline, margins improve this year, according to FCC Food & Beverage Report

Apr 19, 20243 min read

A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada’s outlook for Food & Beverage manufacturers.  In their annual Food & Beverage Report, FCC is forecasting a slight drop of 1.4 percent in…