“They’re doing well considering the situation”: Sympathy extended to affected producer as CFIA’s Bovine TB investigation continues
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in a supportive role in the ongoing investigation into Bovine Tuberculosis in a herd, led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The first case was confirmed on November 29th from tissue collected from…
Three more cases of Bovine TB found in Saskatchewan herd
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says three more cases of Bovine Tuberculosis have been confirmed in animals from the same Saskatchewan herd as the first case that was detected on November 29th. However, the three infected animals were not…
Cattle futures, market demand supporting feeder cattle prices
Cattle futures are supporting Saskatchewan feeder steer and feeder heifer prices, according to Emily Schmidt, Livestock Intern at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. In addition to the futures market holding up prices, Schmidt says market demand is another factor, adding…
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). “Our business risk management programs are…
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Todd Lewis appointed as Senator, Preliminary Runoff report released
Lots of change within the past week – from a new Executive Director appointed at SARM to a new CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (now referred to as the Saskatchewan Cattle Association). Also, First Vice-President of the CFA Todd…