Livestock

Most feeder steer & heifer prices in Saskatchewan were up: Cattle Market Update

Most feeder steer & heifer prices in Saskatchewan were up: Cattle Market Update

Oct 16, 20242 min read

Last week was good for the Saskatchewan feeder steer and heifer market. Canfax released the Cattle Market Update for the week ending October 11th, showing prices were available for all weight categories. Prices for the steers ranged from $315.00 per…

APAS reveals policy priorities for the Saskatchewan Election

APAS reveals policy priorities for the Saskatchewan Election

Oct 13, 20242 min read

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) released an eight-page document outlining key policy priorities they would like to see addressed in the Provincial Election campaign. The three priorities focus on farm program enhancements, business competitiveness, and infrastructure development. APAS…

Cattle prices down to start October: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices down to start October: Cattle Market Update

Oct 9, 20242 min read

Cattle prices in the province were mostly down last week. The cattle market update from Canfax for the week ending October 4th shows prices were down in the 6-to-7, 7-8, and 8-9 hundred pound feeder steer categories. Prices were also…

Combine Harvester on Soybean Field

Harvest Now 85% Done in Manitoba: Crop Report

Oct 9, 20242 min read

Many regions experienced their first frost during the overnight hours on Oct. 3 to 4. Canola harvest is nearing completion and is estimated to be 94% complete across the province. Soybean harvest progressed rapidly throughout the week, with 70% estimated…

Study shows Agribition has major impact

Study shows Agribition has major impact

Oct 8, 20242 min read

Last year’s Canadian Western Agribition created lots of positive economic activity for the province. Agribition shared stats from an economic impact study conducted by Praxis Consulting. It showed the 2023 event generated $116.5 million of economic activity in Saskatchewan, including…