Livestock

Agriculture Portfolio changes hands from Marit to Harrison

Agriculture Portfolio changes hands from Marit to Harrison

Nov 7, 20244 min read

A new face is taking on the role of Provincial Agriculture Minister. Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new Cabinet Thursday morning that included Daryl Harrison taking over the Agriculture file from David Marit, who had been in the role since…

2024 Farmer Recognition Award Handed Out at 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton

2024 Farmer Recognition Award Handed Out at 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton

Nov 1, 20241 min read

The 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown held its Grain and Forage Show Awards evening last (Thu) night.   The highlight of the night was when the 2024 Farmer Recognition Award was handed out to Blaine and Glenda Buckle, and their…

Female pig in pigsty in sunlight

A case of H5N1 Avian Flu detected in a pig in Oregon: USDA

Oct 31, 20241 min read

H5N1 avian flu has been detected for the first time in a pig. The US Department of Agriculture says it was in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon. Pigs represents a particular concern for the spread of avian…

Upward trend of Sask. Cattle Prices continues

Upward trend of Sask. Cattle Prices continues

Oct 31, 20242 min read

Prices for most feeder steers and feeder heifers in Saskatchewan continued to go up. In the Cattle Market Update for the week ending October 25th, prices for feeder steers ranged from the low end of $309.33 per hundred weight in…

Burning of the Brand Kicks Off Agriculture Week in Yorkton

Burning of the Brand Kicks Off Agriculture Week in Yorkton

Oct 28, 20241 min read

A “burning of the brand” was held in Yorkton this (Mon) morning to kick off Agriculture Week in the city.  The 35th Annual Grain Millers Harvest Showdown begins on Wednesday, and runs through Saturday, on the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds.   …