Livestock

Saskatchewan dairy industry prepared in the event avian flu hits Canada

Saskatchewan dairy industry prepared in the event avian flu hits Canada

May 15, 20242 min read

The spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle supplies has the dairy industry here in Saskatchewan keeping a close eye on things. Avian flu has appeared in dairy herds across 9 U.S. states since late-March, but it has not…

A Tractor on a Field

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million in Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

May 14, 20242 min read

Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over five years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI).  This funding, delivered over the five years of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership…

Spring Seeding Underway in Saskatchewan

Spring Seeding Underway in Saskatchewan

May 9, 20244 min read

Spring seeding by Saskatchewan producers is officially underway across the province, with 12 per cent of the 2024 crop now planted.​ “Saskatchewan farmers are back in the field doing what they do best and in many ways better than anyone…

Saskatchewan cattle prices a bit down last week: Cattle Market Update

Saskatchewan cattle prices a bit down last week: Cattle Market Update

May 8, 20242 min read

Cattle prices in the province were mixed or trending down last week, according to the latest Cattle Market Update from Canfax. Three steer weight categories had week-over-week decreases as well as two heifer weight categories. Prices ranged from $308.17 per…