Saskatchewan Agriculture

Peebles farm the Site of SenseHub Cow-Calf Field Day

Peebles farm the Site of SenseHub Cow-Calf Field Day

Jun 13, 2023 | 3:56pm
A piece of technology designed to help detect when cattle are in heat was tested Monday. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association hosted SenseHub Cow-Calf Field Day at D&N Ranch, just south of Peebles yesterday afternoon from 12-3 p.m. Dr. Samuel Wauer is the Associate Director of Cattle Veterinary Services with Merck Animal Health, the company […]
Water Security Agency responds to criticism of its Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy

Water Security Agency responds to criticism of its Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy

Jun 9, 2023 | 3:50pm
The spokesman for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says its Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy remains in development. Patrick Boyle responded after the Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability and NDP Critic for the WSA Erika Ritchie raised concerns about the Policy on Monday. Boyle says the Policy is “centred around water management”. “The goals of that […]
Short railway companies receiving $530-thousand to upgrade infrastructure

Short railway companies receiving $530-thousand to upgrade infrastructure

Jun 8, 2023 | 4:51pm
The Saskatchewan government is providing $530-thousand in funding to help short line railway companies upgrade track and other infrastructure. Other upgrades would include expansion, improved crossing surfaces and sightlines, bridge maintenance, and track rehabilitations The province says in a news release “grants are determined based on how much track each short line owns.” For example, […]
Sask. Cattlemen’s Association CEO “very hopeful” carbon tax exemption is passed

Sask. Cattlemen’s Association CEO “very hopeful” carbon tax exemption is passed

Jun 8, 2023 | 4:40pm
The CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is in the nation’s capital this week, focused on two pieces of federal legislation. Grant McLellan says one of the bills is C-282, a private member’s bill that he says makes it illegal for the federal government to discuss supply managed sectors during trade negotiations; the other is […]
Applications being accepted for APAS Young Leaders Program

Applications being accepted for APAS Young Leaders Program

Jun 7, 2023 | 4:29pm
If you’re a young farmer wanting to make a difference in the ag industry, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has the program to make that happen. APAS is now accepting applications for its Young Leaders Program, formerly known as the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program, until August 31st. President of APAS Ian Boxall […]
Sask. agri-food exports up 75 percent in Q1

Sask. agri-food exports up 75 percent in Q1

Jun 7, 2023 | 11:47am
The first quarter of 2023 was good for Saskatchewan agri-food exports. The province says exports were up 75 percent in Q1, to an estimated $6-billion. Canola oil, canola seed, non-durum wheat, and lentils are the leading agri-food exports. The provincial government says high agri-food prices and increased supply are fueling the growth in export volume […]
SAWS, NDP Critic for Water Security Agency critique WSA’s Ag Water Stewardship Policy

SAWS, NDP Critic for Water Security Agency critique WSA’s Ag Water Stewardship Policy

Jun 6, 2023 | 4:08pm
The Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability (SAWS) and the Sask. NDP Critic for the Water Security Agency, raised concerns Monday of the WSA’s Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy. SAWS says the policy lacks, among other things, requirements to restore drained wetlands, and “no explicit plan to improve water quality already damaged by wetland drainage and other […]
Olymel “not alone” in facing current economic challenges: SaskPork GM

Olymel “not alone” in facing current economic challenges: SaskPork GM

Jun 2, 2023 | 4:08pm
The General Manager at SaskPork says it’s always unfortunate to hear of a hog barn closure anywhere in Canada. Mark Ferguson reacted to Olymel’s recent closures of sow units in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. “It’s basically the result of extremely tight margins in the hog industry – both today and what’s gone on over the […]
Nearly 90 percent of seeding complete in Saskatchewan

Nearly 90 percent of seeding complete in Saskatchewan

Jun 1, 2023 | 3:15pm
Another great week for seeding in Saskatchewan. According to today’s crop report, 89 percent of seeding has been completed, up from 68 percent the previous week, but slightly behind the 5-year average of 92 percent for this time of year. The northwest region is almost done at 97 percent complete, the west central is 94 […]
EDR confirms what everyone knows: agriculture is crucial to the provincial economy

EDR confirms what everyone knows: agriculture is crucial to the provincial economy

May 31, 2023 | 5:13pm
Most, if not all, residents are aware of how important agriculture is to Saskatchewan, but Economic Development Regina (EDR) decided to take that thought a step further and quantify it’s significance. EDR released a report today called “Saskatchewan’s Annual Megaproject: Spring Seeding” which “uses data from a range of sources to understand the impact of […]