Livestock

Farm groups welcome provincial drought support for livestock producers

Farm groups welcome provincial drought support for livestock producers

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Reaction to the provincial government’s announcement of financial support for livestock producers through AgriRecovery has been positive. The President of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association Garner Deobald, and CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Grant McLellan, both welcomed the announcement.…

Sandhills Grazing and Restoration Field Day near Abbey, SK commences this afternoon

Sandhills Grazing and Restoration Field Day near Abbey, SK commences this afternoon

Aug 22, 20232 min read

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is co-hosting a Field Day event dedicated to grazing management and grassland restoration. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) and South of the Divide Conservation Action Program (SODCAP) are the other co-hosts. President of the Stock…

Ottawa Takes Action to Support Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers

Ottawa Takes Action to Support Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due to extreme weather conditions. The Government…

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers on the Way

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers on the Way

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought. The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan.…

SCA delivers letter to Provincial Ag Minister, details program feedback from producers

SCA delivers letter to Provincial Ag Minister, details program feedback from producers

Aug 18, 20232 min read

It’s written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers. The feedback was complied during 5 townhall…