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Strychnine emergency use expanded in Saskatchewan
The Emergency Use Registration for two per cent liquid strychnine has been expanded to allow a broader range of Saskatchewan rural municipalities (RMs) access for integrated pest management of Richardson's ground squirrels. Roughly 15 crop districts which includes 208 RM's in southern and western Saskatchewan will have...
21h ago
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Keep it Clean
Guidance on crop protection product use
Canada's agriculture sector depends heavily on international markets, with up to 90 per cent of canola, more than 80 per cent of wheat, barley and oats, and 85 per cent of pulses exported each year. To help protect those markets, the Keep it Clean program has released its 2026 Product Advisory for growers and crop adv...
22h ago
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Shaping future ag leaders
Nex Gen Agriculture Program begins seventh cohort
The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor - mentee pairings for cohort seven. This 18-month program provides emerging agricultural leaders with hands-on leadership development and opportunities to participate in decision-making that shapes the future of Saskatchewan's agriculture in...
Apr 08, 2026
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Livestock regulation review
Cattle group rejects CFIA proposed changes to traceability regulations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency's proposed changes to livestock identifications and traceability regulations are not getting support from a national cattle group. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) said in a statement it does not support proceeding with the proposed amendments to Part XV (15) of the Health of Animal...
Apr 08, 2026
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Sweet Nutrition expands offerings
Bringing new Canadian-grown pulse-based foods to market
Protein Industries Canada announced a new project in partnership with AGT Foods and Sweet Nutrition, based in Saskatoon, Sask. The purpose is to create the next big thing in pulse-based ingredients and food products. The project will improve the functionality of pulse proteins, starches and fibers, while expanding pr...
Apr 02, 2026
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misinformation about food and nutrition
Food Truth Project examines social media impacts
A cofounder of the Food Truth Project warns social media has become the perfect breeding ground for the circulation of misinformation about food and nutrition.Farm and Food Care and Canadian Food Focus, in partnership with the Food Truth Project, hosted a webinar that looked at how social media algorithms amplify misin...
Apr 02, 2026
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Crops

Gopher control options
Strychnine emergency use expanded in Saskatchewan
The Emergency Use Registration for two per cent liquid strychnine has been expanded to allow a broader range of Saskatchewan rural municipalities (RMs) access for integrated pest management of Richardson's ground squirrels. Roughly 15 crop districts which includes 208 RM's in southern and western Saskatchewan will have...
21h ago
Read More
Keep it Clean
Guidance on crop protection product use
Canada's agriculture sector depends heavily on international markets, with up to 90 per cent of canola, more than 80 per cent of wheat, barley and oats, and 85 per cent of pulses exported each year. To help protect those markets, the Keep it Clean program has released its 2026 Product Advisory for growers and crop adv...
22h ago
Read More
Shaping future ag leaders
Nex Gen Agriculture Program begins seventh cohort
The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor - mentee pairings for cohort seven. This 18-month program provides emerging agricultural leaders with hands-on leadership development and opportunities to participate in decision-making that shapes the future of Saskatchewan's agriculture in...
Apr 08, 2026
Read More
Sweet Nutrition expands offerings
Bringing new Canadian-grown pulse-based foods to market
Protein Industries Canada announced a new project in partnership with AGT Foods and Sweet Nutrition, based in Saskatoon, Sask. The purpose is to create the next big thing in pulse-based ingredients and food products. The project will improve the functionality of pulse proteins, starches and fibers, while expanding pr...
Apr 02, 2026
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Livestock

Gopher control options
Strychnine emergency use expanded in Saskatchewan
The Emergency Use Registration for two per cent liquid strychnine has been expanded to allow a broader range of Saskatchewan rural municipalities (RMs) access for integrated pest management of Richardson's ground squirrels. Roughly 15 crop districts which includes 208 RM's in southern and western Saskatchewan will have...
21h ago
Read More
Shaping future ag leaders
Nex Gen Agriculture Program begins seventh cohort
The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor - mentee pairings for cohort seven. This 18-month program provides emerging agricultural leaders with hands-on leadership development and opportunities to participate in decision-making that shapes the future of Saskatchewan's agriculture in...
Apr 08, 2026
Read More
Livestock regulation review
Cattle group rejects CFIA proposed changes to traceability regulations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency's proposed changes to livestock identifications and traceability regulations are not getting support from a national cattle group. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) said in a statement it does not support proceeding with the proposed amendments to Part XV (15) of the Health of Animal...
Apr 08, 2026
Read More
misinformation about food and nutrition
Food Truth Project examines social media impacts
A cofounder of the Food Truth Project warns social media has become the perfect breeding ground for the circulation of misinformation about food and nutrition.Farm and Food Care and Canadian Food Focus, in partnership with the Food Truth Project, hosted a webinar that looked at how social media algorithms amplify misin...
Apr 02, 2026
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Animal Enforcement Agency
New department to police animal welfare in Saskatchewan
Animal welfare enforcement services are now under the wing of a new organization. The program is being delivered by the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA), following the transition of services previously provided by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan. SAEA is responsible for enforcing The Animal Prot...
Apr 01, 2026
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FCC Food and Beverage Report
Food and beverage manufacturers face an uncertain future
Canada's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to see modest sales growth in 2026, but weak demand continues to challenge the sector. Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector includes more than 11,000 businesses and employs roughly 318,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the countr...
Apr 01, 2026
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