Livestock

Deadline extension, additional RM’s included highlight updates to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Deadline extension, additional RM’s included highlight updates to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Jan 30, 20243 min read

Livestock producers considering compensation for incurring extraordinary costs related to feed and/or transportation last year, due to drought conditions, have two extra weeks to apply to the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. The provincial government announced Tuesday that the application deadline has…

Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break

Bill C-234 in the spotlight as Parliament returns from lengthy break

Jan 29, 20243 min read

A private member’s bill that would provide relief for Canadian farmers from the federal carbon tax, on natural gas and propane used for grain drying, will likely dominate discussion on Parliament Hill as MP’s and Senators return to work Monday…

Resolution to increase beef checkoff passed at SCA AGM

Resolution to increase beef checkoff passed at SCA AGM

Jan 26, 20241 min read

A resolution to increase the provincial portion of the beef checkoff was passed on Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) annual general meeting in Regina. The resolution called for a $1.50 per head increase in the checkoff starting April…

U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada’s High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada’s High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

Jan 26, 20245 min read

The United Kingdom deciding to suspend bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada over a handful of issues may be a tactic that could backfire, according to Canada’s High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. On Thursday, the U.K. announced the suspension of talks after…