Livestock

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…

Bi-lateral trade talks between Canada and U.K. suspended over Canadian meat, no extension to temporary measures

Bi-lateral trade talks between Canada and U.K. suspended over Canadian meat, no extension to temporary measures

Jan 25, 20241 min read

Multiple rounds of bi-lateral trade deal talks between Canada and the United Kingdom have hit a roadblock. On Thursday, the U.K. decided to suspend negotiations with Canada ahead of the next meeting in February, after Canada decided not to extend…

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Jan 23, 20242 min read

The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions. Producers who must reduce their stocking rates on leased Crown…