AgriStability Deadline Extended in Alberta
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
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,…
Tale of two proteins: beef prices expensive, pork prices cheap
You’ve likely noticed it at the grocery store and on social media: beef prices are high, but pork prices are low. Using a few products from a Stats Canada chart as examples, the average price for beef top sirloin, across…
Saputo Revises Earnings Forecast
Saputo has pushed back the target date to reach its earnings forecast amid flagging consumer demand for milk products across the globe. In first-quarter financial results released after markets closed Thursday, the dairy giant said it no longer expects to achieve…
Another meeting, same high engagement level at SCA townhall in Central Butte
Central Butte area producers met with delegates from Sask. Crop Insurance, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, and others at a townhall meeting on Wednesday. CEO of the Cattlemen’s Association Grant McLellan says about 60 producers attended, and it was another engaging meeting…