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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…

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Mar 5, 20247 min read

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).  “As a farmer myself, I know it can be…

Clean up is on after weekend snow storm in Saskatchewan

Clean up is on after weekend snow storm in Saskatchewan

Mar 4, 20243 min read

Snow plows and shovels were out in full force across Saskatchewan after this weekend’s storm that not only brought snow but also gusty winds between 60 and 70 kilometres an hour. A winter storm warning was in effect for southern…