Livestock

Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update

Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update

Feb 13, 20242 min read

Less cattle were marketed in Saskatchewan last week compared to the prior week, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 9. There were 10,010 head of cattle marketed in the province last week, down from…

More feeder heifer prices reported by Canfax, but data for feeder steers are still limited

More feeder heifer prices reported by Canfax, but data for feeder steers are still limited

Feb 6, 20242 min read

All but one feeder heifer weight category had prices to report on in Saskatchewan, while the feeder steer side was limited to two categories. They highlighted the latest Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 2. The 400-500lb…

Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Ottawa Announces Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors Across Canada

Feb 5, 20242 min read

Canada’s supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $89 million for 49 projects…

Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others

Feb 1, 20242 min read

Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. was the closing speaker at the Crossroads Crop Conference Wednesday in Calgary. Lerner provided some hope that 2024 will not be a serious drought year. Lerner examines a range of cycles and factors to make…