Tag Archives: Saskatchewan agriculture
Better safe than sorry: why getting price protection is important, even as cattle prices are strong
With strong cattle prices, the Livestock Price Insurance Program is offering the highest floor prices in the program's history. Cow-calf producers can lock in a profitable floor price for the calves t...
Apr 01, 2024
The more the merrier: Cattle Producers needed for Beef Cattle Research Council Survey
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has a survey out to ensure their research priorities and extension efforts are in the right place for cattle producers. The beef survey has been open since Janu...
Mar 28, 2024
Government figures show agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023
Saskatchewan agri-food exports to Indonesia, Morocco, and Algeria increased in 2023 over the previous year, according to the provincial government. Export volumes to Indonesia rose 62 percent; non-dur...
Mar 28, 2024
Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update
Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22. The 400-500 to 600-700 lb steer categories ...
Mar 27, 2024
Chickpea producers needed for a Pulse Canada survey
Pulse Canada is making one more push for chickpea producers to participate in a survey. Director of Sustainability for Pulse Canada Denis Tremorin says at least 25 producers are needed and so far abou...
Mar 27, 2024
Grain Company Zeghers Canada lose licenses after failing to pay farmers
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licenses of Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. The company held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license at Holland, Manitoba. A...
Mar 27, 2024
Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand
Farmers who have applied for a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP) may be pleased with Monday's announcement from the federal government. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Cana...
Mar 26, 2024
Price projections for pulses are up, while wheat, barley and oats are lower: AAFC Outlook Report
Each month the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes an outlook report for principal field crops. The March report released this week shows improved price prospects...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial Budget gets a positive response from APAS and SARM
The agriculture section of the 2024-25 Provincial Budget was well received by a group representing agricultural producers and a group that represents rural municipalities. The Budget, released Wednesd...
Mar 21, 2024
Budget 2024: Increased funding for Ag Ministry to support risk management programs & research
Agriculture is getting a boost as the 2024-25 Provincial Budget, released Wednesday afternoon, increases funding for the Ministry by 4.1 percent to $570.6-million. Expenses for the Ministry of Agricul...
Mar 20, 2024
