APAS President urges Senate to pass Carbon Tax Exemption on fuel for grain drying and heating barns
The President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest in a long line of people trying to convince the Senate Ag Committee to pass Bill C-234. Ian Boxall wrote a letter, urging the upper chamber to pass…
Saskatchewan Harvest Over 90% Complete: Crop Report
Many producers have wrapped up harvest with 91 per cent of the provincial crop in the bin, ahead of the five and 10-year averages of 73 per cent. Producers around the province are eagerly waiting for rain. The southwest and…
Confirmed case of anthrax found in R.M. of Cote: Ministry of Agriculture
Saskatchewan producers are reminded to be vigilant for anthrax, after one confirmed case was recorded in the R.M. of Cote #271. Saskatchewan Agriculture says it was the cause of death in one cow and suspected in two additional deaths in…
Bill C-234 will be the topic of conversation in the Senate again
A bill that exempts the federal carbon tax from grain drying and heating barns will be up for discussion again tomorrow (Thurs) in the Senate. Bill C-234 almost made it across the finish line back in June, when two liberal…