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 Canadian Western Agribition
Agriculture show boosts Saskatchewan economy
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) increased the Saskatchewan economy by $151.3 million in 2025, according to a recent economic impact study. Praxis Consulting released its recent report and said the impact amount is a 30 per cent increase from 2023. CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said the impact of the show is truly remarkabl...
13h ago
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Cargill
New Regina canola processing plant operational
Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Sask. is now operational. The plant can process 1 million metric tonnes of canola each year. It increases local demand while allowing more of the crop to be processed domestically into high-value products, including oil for food and renewable fuels and high-protein meal f...
18h ago
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Spring Runoff
Most of Saskatchewan to have near to below normal runoff this spring
The Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan provided an update to the spring runoff outlook for 2026. WSA continued to closely monitor conditions across the province over the last month. As part of this effort, additional manual snow surveys were completed at 12 selected sites across Saskatchewan on Apr. 9 and 10,...
Apr 20, 2026
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Bill C-273
Increasing access of agricultural products
Two national farm groups are throwing their support behind new legislation saying it's the critical first step in restoring Canada's competitiveness. The Wheat Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada are supporting Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act (FARM Act). It was introdu...
Apr 17, 2026
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Delivering innovative food solutions
New leadership at Global Institute for Food Security
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Jason Reinheimer comes to the new role with international experience in research and innovation with expertise in crop improvement, breeding strategy, and large‑scale research and development at operations across Europe, Australia, and N...
Apr 16, 2026
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Come Home Safe Tonight
Look up and watch for power lines
While farmers prepare for the busy seeding season, SaskPower is issuing a reminder to watch for power lines. SaskPower Safety Director Nidal Dabghi said it annual public safety awareness campaign encourages farmers to take care and avoid hitting power poles and overhead lines during seeding. "Farm-related line inc...
Apr 16, 2026
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Crops

Cargill
New Regina canola processing plant operational
Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Sask. is now operational. The plant can process 1 million metric tonnes of canola each year. It increases local demand while allowing more of the crop to be processed domestically into high-value products, including oil for food and renewable fuels and high-protein meal f...
18h ago
Read More
Spring Runoff
Most of Saskatchewan to have near to below normal runoff this spring
The Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan provided an update to the spring runoff outlook for 2026. WSA continued to closely monitor conditions across the province over the last month. As part of this effort, additional manual snow surveys were completed at 12 selected sites across Saskatchewan on Apr. 9 and 10,...
Apr 20, 2026
Read More
Bill C-273
Increasing access of agricultural products
Two national farm groups are throwing their support behind new legislation saying it's the critical first step in restoring Canada's competitiveness. The Wheat Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada are supporting Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act (FARM Act). It was introdu...
Apr 17, 2026
Read More
Delivering innovative food solutions
New leadership at Global Institute for Food Security
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Jason Reinheimer comes to the new role with international experience in research and innovation with expertise in crop improvement, breeding strategy, and large‑scale research and development at operations across Europe, Australia, and N...
Apr 16, 2026
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Livestock

 Canadian Western Agribition
Agriculture show boosts Saskatchewan economy
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) increased the Saskatchewan economy by $151.3 million in 2025, according to a recent economic impact study. Praxis Consulting released its recent report and said the impact amount is a 30 per cent increase from 2023. CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said the impact of the show is truly remarkabl...
13h ago
Read More
Cargill
New Regina canola processing plant operational
Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Sask. is now operational. The plant can process 1 million metric tonnes of canola each year. It increases local demand while allowing more of the crop to be processed domestically into high-value products, including oil for food and renewable fuels and high-protein meal f...
18h ago
Read More
Spring Runoff
Most of Saskatchewan to have near to below normal runoff this spring
The Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan provided an update to the spring runoff outlook for 2026. WSA continued to closely monitor conditions across the province over the last month. As part of this effort, additional manual snow surveys were completed at 12 selected sites across Saskatchewan on Apr. 9 and 10,...
Apr 20, 2026
Read More
Bill C-273
Increasing access of agricultural products
Two national farm groups are throwing their support behind new legislation saying it's the critical first step in restoring Canada's competitiveness. The Wheat Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada are supporting Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act (FARM Act). It was introdu...
Apr 17, 2026
Read More
Come Home Safe Tonight
Look up and watch for power lines
While farmers prepare for the busy seeding season, SaskPower is issuing a reminder to watch for power lines. SaskPower Safety Director Nidal Dabghi said it annual public safety awareness campaign encourages farmers to take care and avoid hitting power poles and overhead lines during seeding. "Farm-related line inc...
Apr 16, 2026
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Gopher control
Saskatchewan SPCA opposes use of strychnine for pest control
The Saskatchewan SPCA is speaking out against an emergency registration for liquid strychnine to control a growing gopher population in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Education Coordinator Mikayla Basset said SPCA understands farmers do need to control these populations but there are repurcussions. "We sympathize with...
Apr 15, 2026
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