Livestock

Pilot project being created to look at ways to improve AgriStability

Pilot project being created to look at ways to improve AgriStability

Feb 16, 20243 min read

A call to Alberta producers is being made to participate in a pilot program this year. Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC), an Alberta Government Crown Corporation, is looking for cow-calf producers or those with diverse operations for the project, which will…

Fresh water the “backbone of Saskatchewan’s rural economy”: SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee

Fresh water the “backbone of Saskatchewan’s rural economy”: SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee

Feb 14, 20244 min read

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development is in the middle of a study on freshwater, specifically how to protect it, how to collaborate on all levels of government, and what role does the newly…

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…