Canadian Ag News

SaskAgToday.com Roundtable Episode 60

SaskAgToday.com Roundtable Episode 60

Dec 16, 2024 | 9:32am
On the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable: Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh attended the Saskatchewan Agriculture Agronomy Research Update in Saskatoon last week and shared takeaways from the event. The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers also used the event as an opportunity to announce funding for weed science research projects for pulse crops. The guys also discuss […]
CEPA Trade Agreement signed between Canada and Indonesia

CEPA Trade Agreement signed between Canada and Indonesia

Dec 9, 2024 | 10:53am
Canada and Indonesia signed a bi-lateral agreement that further advances trade between the two countries. In a news release, the federal government says with Indonesia being Southeast Asia’s largest economy with a GDP of close to $1.9-trillion and a population of 279 million, it holds significant potential for Canadian producers, investors, traders, and service providers. […]
AgScouter wins grand prize, People’s Choice Award at Co.Launch program

AgScouter wins grand prize, People’s Choice Award at Co.Launch program

Dec 8, 2024 | 9:45am
A made-in-Saskatchewan cloud-based app that helps agronomists and farmers record and keep track of all information related to farmland, from crop type to inputs used, took a significant step forward in its growth. On November 28th, AgScouter participated in the Co.Launch program, a tech incubator/event that supports Saskatchewan-based startup companies. Founder and CEO of AgScouter […]
SaskAgToday.com Roundtable Episode 59

SaskAgToday.com Roundtable Episode 59

Dec 6, 2024 | 3:17pm
On the first SaskAgToday.com Roundtable of December with Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer: -The Provincial Auditor’s report noted shortfalls in how the Saskatchewan Farmland Security Board reviews land transactions and deals with the issue of foreign ownership of farmland. The Provincial […]
More collaboration the main focus of new APAS President Bill Prybylski

More collaboration the main focus of new APAS President Bill Prybylski

Dec 5, 2024 | 6:40pm
Members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) elected a new president during this week’s Annual General Meeting at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Bill Prybylski, who farms west of Yorkton and was the Vice-President of APAS for six years, takes over from Ian Boxall, who decided not to seek another term. Joining […]
Canola production estimate lower than 2023: Stats Canada

Canola production estimate lower than 2023: Stats Canada

Dec 5, 2024 | 2:45pm
Statistics Canada has dramatically lowered its canola production estimate for 2024. This latest estimate is based on a November survey of Canadian farmers while previous reports in July and August were based on remote sensing and agroclimate data: There has been a great deal of debate and speculation regarding the final canola production number. Provincial […]
Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Dec 3, 2024 | 4:44pm
REGINA – Opposition Leader Carla Beck attended the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) event in Regina on Tuesday to make her message clear that she wants to protect the agriculture sector. When speaking to reporters, Beck acknowledged “the vital role that agriculture plays in our province to our economy when it comes to jobs, […]
Trade dominated roundtable meeting between cattle groups, Federal Ag Minister MacAulay

Trade dominated roundtable meeting between cattle groups, Federal Ag Minister MacAulay

Dec 2, 2024 | 6:52pm
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association was part of a roundtable meeting during Canadian Western Agribition last week with other cattle groups to talk to Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. Vice-Chair of the Cattlemen’s Association and Vice-Chair of Canada Beef Chad Ross was in the meeting and felt it was good overall. “Mr. MacAulay is very receptive […]
This year’s Agribition was a good one for purebred and commercial cattle: CWA President

This year’s Agribition was a good one for purebred and commercial cattle: CWA President

Dec 2, 2024 | 5:21pm
Canadian Western Agribition wrapped up on Saturday evening and organizers indicate attendance was near the record set one year ago. Agribition President Michael Latimer says it was a good year for both the purebred and commercial cattle. “We’re pretty much at capacity when we hit about 15-hundred entered purebred cattle and we hit that again […]