Livestock

Livestock producers told not to travel to U.S. due to risk of HPAI: CFIA

Livestock producers told not to travel to U.S. due to risk of HPAI: CFIA

Sep 17, 20242 min read

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising cattle producers to not travel to the United States for upcoming agricultural shows, or participate in them, due to the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) south of the border. Multiple…

Grain farmers made less money in first half of 2024 compared to livestock producers

Grain farmers made less money in first half of 2024 compared to livestock producers

Aug 30, 20241 min read

Farm cash receipts from crops decreased in the first six months of the year as compared to 2023 while livestock receipts were higher. According to Statistics Canada, farm cash receipts for Canadian farmers totalled $47.4 billion in the first two…

2024 Saskatchewan Harvest Ahead of Schedule Compared to Recent Years: Crop Report

2024 Saskatchewan Harvest Ahead of Schedule Compared to Recent Years: Crop Report

Aug 22, 20244 min read

Producers continue to make progress with harvest despite scattered storms throughout the province over the past week. A few areas received severe storms producing heavy rain and hail causing some crop damage. The lack of moisture in other areas of…

Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

Aug 11, 20242 min read

REGINA — Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s (APAS) Young Leaders program. The APAS Young Leaders program offers Saskatchewan producers aged 18-40 an opportunity to learn about farm policy development and lobbying in…