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A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women’s Day

A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 20241 min read

Women take on important roles within the agriculture industry from the farm gate to the board room, and that’s no different for Sara Shymko and Sarah Leguee. Both were highlight on Friday’s edition of SaskAgToday as part of International Women’s…

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

Mar 7, 20241 min read

What is the most pressing agriculture-related issue for farmers ahead of the provincial election? That’s the question being asked by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) as they’re conducting a survey of what issue is top of mind for…

Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Mar 7, 20242 min read

Most of the cattle prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on, were up last week. According to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 1, prices for feeder steers in the 600-700 and 800-900 lb…

Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

Mar 5, 20245 min read

A decrease to the average coverage per acre and average premium, as well as enhancements made to the weather-based support programs, highlight Tuesday’s morning’s announcement of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program. In a conference call from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance…