New Program Launched to Support Canada’s Dairy Sector
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund. With an investment of up to $333 million over the next 10 years, the Fund will help the Canadian dairy…
Animal Health Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan
Today, Agriculture Minister David Marit proclaimed October 1-7, 2023, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan. The week recognizes the high level of care ranchers provide to their livestock, the veterinarian-client relationships that inform animal care decisions and the links between…
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…