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Federal cutbacks
Farm groups write to the feds on research cuts
Organizations that represent Canadian farmers across conventional and organic production of crops and livestock have united in their opposition of the closure of research facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, and the Organic and Regenerative Research Program. They are also op...
A few minutes ago
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Spring runoff in Saskatchewan
Water Security Agency outlines Saskatchewan runoff
Most of Saskatchewan can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. In the Water Security Agency (WSA) spring runoff outlook for 2026, an area from Kindersley to Assiniboia in the southwest corner, is expected to have a well below normal runoff, while eastern Saskatchewan, from Wynyard to Yorkton, is expecte...
20h ago
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SARM convention
Rural municipalities consider numerous resolutions at annual meeting
Elected representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) had a lot to consider during their three-day annual convention. Roughly 25 resolutions were debated.In one of the most significant resolutions, 95 per cent of delegates voted in favour of asking the federal government to reverse it...
21h ago
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Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province is taking a new step to deal with large herds of elk damaging crops by allowing hunting outside of the regular hunting season.Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said they get several hundred complaints every year from livestock producers and grain farmers dealing with elk damaging their land."When th...
Mar 12, 2026
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Farm equipment sales
Canadian and U.S. agricultural tractor and combine sales show mixed results in February
Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in Canada and the United States showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to evaluate capital purchases amid changing commodity prices and interest rate pressures. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian and U.S....
Mar 11, 2026
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Pork exports
Trade mission pushes pork in Mexico
A Team Canada trade mission focused on the significance of Mexico to this country's pork industry. The trip last month brought together federal and industry leaders to reinforce economic cooperation for the important export market. Mexico is currently the third largest export market for Canadian pork products, with ex...
Mar 11, 2026
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Crops

Federal cutbacks
Farm groups write to the feds on research cuts
Organizations that represent Canadian farmers across conventional and organic production of crops and livestock have united in their opposition of the closure of research facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, and the Organic and Regenerative Research Program. They are also op...
A few minutes ago
Read More
Spring runoff in Saskatchewan
Water Security Agency outlines Saskatchewan runoff
Most of Saskatchewan can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. In the Water Security Agency (WSA) spring runoff outlook for 2026, an area from Kindersley to Assiniboia in the southwest corner, is expected to have a well below normal runoff, while eastern Saskatchewan, from Wynyard to Yorkton, is expecte...
20h ago
Read More
SARM convention
Rural municipalities consider numerous resolutions at annual meeting
Elected representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) had a lot to consider during their three-day annual convention. Roughly 25 resolutions were debated.In one of the most significant resolutions, 95 per cent of delegates voted in favour of asking the federal government to reverse it...
21h ago
Read More
Farm equipment sales
Canadian and U.S. agricultural tractor and combine sales show mixed results in February
Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in Canada and the United States showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to evaluate capital purchases amid changing commodity prices and interest rate pressures. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian and U.S....
Mar 11, 2026
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Livestock

Federal cutbacks
Farm groups write to the feds on research cuts
Organizations that represent Canadian farmers across conventional and organic production of crops and livestock have united in their opposition of the closure of research facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, and the Organic and Regenerative Research Program. They are also op...
A few minutes ago
Read More
Spring runoff in Saskatchewan
Water Security Agency outlines Saskatchewan runoff
Most of Saskatchewan can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. In the Water Security Agency (WSA) spring runoff outlook for 2026, an area from Kindersley to Assiniboia in the southwest corner, is expected to have a well below normal runoff, while eastern Saskatchewan, from Wynyard to Yorkton, is expecte...
20h ago
Read More
SARM convention
Rural municipalities consider numerous resolutions at annual meeting
Elected representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) had a lot to consider during their three-day annual convention. Roughly 25 resolutions were debated.In one of the most significant resolutions, 95 per cent of delegates voted in favour of asking the federal government to reverse it...
21h ago
Read More
Farm equipment sales
Canadian and U.S. agricultural tractor and combine sales show mixed results in February
Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in Canada and the United States showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to evaluate capital purchases amid changing commodity prices and interest rate pressures. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian and U.S....
Mar 11, 2026
Read More
Pork exports
Trade mission pushes pork in Mexico
A Team Canada trade mission focused on the significance of Mexico to this country's pork industry. The trip last month brought together federal and industry leaders to reinforce economic cooperation for the important export market. Mexico is currently the third largest export market for Canadian pork products, with ex...
Mar 11, 2026
Read More
Wildlife Damage
A new option for elk management in Saskatchewan
A new program has been created to help producers address ongoing issues with herds of elk causing damage on farms. In 2027, the Environment Ministry will be offering eight depredation permits to producers who have a demonstrated history of significant damage from congregating elk. SCIC is working with the Environmen...
Mar 10, 2026
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