Livestock

Saskatchewan Weekly Crop Report Released

Saskatchewan Weekly Crop Report Released

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Scattered showers across the province paused harvest for a short time, but producers welcomed the moisture. Saskatchewan crops are nine per cent harvested this week, ahead of the five-year average of eight per cent and the 10-year average of five…

“Time is Money”: NDP Ag Critic Trent Wotherspoon calls for province and feds to deliver supports for producers facing drought

“Time is Money”: NDP Ag Critic Trent Wotherspoon calls for province and feds to deliver supports for producers facing drought

Aug 16, 20232 min read

The Saskatchewan NDP is joining the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), and producers in a call for the provincial and federal governments to get supports to the livestock sector as quick as possible. NDP Agriculture Critic…

Wheat Growers launching inaugural young farmer mentorship program

Wheat Growers launching inaugural young farmer mentorship program

Aug 15, 20232 min read

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has launched its first ever young farmer mentorship program. The program was established with support from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC). The Saskatchewan Director and Treasurer with the Wheat Growers, Kaitlyn Kitzan, says…

AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta

Aug 15, 20231 min read

Any Alberta producers who were considering AgriStability — but only in hindsight — for the income stabilization plan’s 2023 program year now have until September 29th to apply. Ottawa and the province have announced that they’ve reopened the jointly-funded program, as…

Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Ag officials from Canada, U.S., and Mexico meet in Saskatoon this week

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Saskatchewan is playing host to a big meeting of agriculture officials all over North America. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is meeting in Saskatoon today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed). Provincial Agriculture Minister David Marit says representatives from Mexico, 22 U.S. states,…