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Canadian cattle herd at its lowest in three decades: Stats Canada

Feb 27, 20242 min read

The Canadian cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years.Statistics Canada reports on January 1st, there were 11.1 million cattle and calves on farms, down 2.1 percent from the previous year. That is the lowest…

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 22

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 22

Feb 23, 20241 min read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCDDQzRZFj4&ab_channel=620CKRM

Water Security Agency Releases Preliminary Runoff Report

Water Security Agency Releases Preliminary Runoff Report

Feb 22, 20243 min read

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to well below normal runoff across the province.  Despite dry conditions…

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…