B.C. Ranchers Struggle as Drought Sends Hay Prices Soaring
The B-C government says drought conditions and wildfires in the province are making it difficult for farmers and ranchers to feed their animals. The province now says it’s launching a program that matches farmers to those who have hay and grain, going…
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister calls FPT Ag Minister Meetings productive
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit believes the recent meeting of his federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts, was the most productive one. The meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick was his 5th one, and is back home after missing the wrap up…
APAS Asks Grain Farmers to Help Livestock Producers in the Event of Drought
Saskatchewan farmers forced to write off drought-afflicted crops are being asked to consider ways to turn those crops into cattle feed instead. According to Agriculture Canada’s most recent drought monitor report, 76 per cent of the country’s agricultural landscape is…
FCC Supports Customers Impacted by Dry Conditions in Western Canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba facing financial hardship as a result of dry conditions that are impacting crop quality and grazing lands. Crops are at a critical state with extremely…
Townhall meetings on drought conditions set for today and tomorrow
Two very important town hall meetings are being held in the drought areas west of Saskatoon today and tomorrow. (Monday and Tuesday) They have been organized by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA), but it is a co-operative effort with the…