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Cattle prices up compared to earlier this month: Cattle Market Update

Mar 19, 20242 min read

Prices for feeder steers and heifers in the province were up compared to the last reported price differences on March 1, according to the latest Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 15. Starting with feeder steers, prices ranged…

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 26

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 26

Mar 18, 20241 min read

Author note: Due to technical difficulties on Friday, the video version of the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable is unavailable. Below is the audio version of the Roundtable, recorded Friday, March 15. Topics covered on the Roundtable include the SARM Convention, the Lake…

Manitoba Government Issues Statement on US Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling

Manitoba Government Issues Statement on US Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling

Mar 15, 20241 min read

The long-standing, positive trade relationship between Canada and the United States has been beneficial to both countries, supports greater food security for Manitobans and has benefitted Manitoba producers and consumers. The recent release of the final ‘Product of USA’ voluntary…

Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

Canadian Farmland Values Continue to Climb: Farm Credit Canada

Mar 12, 20244 min read

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. “Farmland prices have continued to increase…

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Mar 12, 20242 min read

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province,…