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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...
2h ago
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Sask stock growers meet
SSGA debates traceability, presents honour scrolls at semi-annual meeting
Farmers and ranchers met last month just outside of Saskatoon to address several pressing matters at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) 2026 Semi-Annual Meeting. SSGA members debated 15 resolutions that ranged from traceability, regulatory reform, wildlife management, research investment, and practical...
20h ago
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Youth Employment and Skills Program
Ag Canada to provide funds for youth employment
Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal government is providing $27 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Youth Employment and Skills Program. It's part of the government's broader Youth Employment ...
20h ago
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Agricultural technology
Croptimistic Technology makes changes to its software products
Croptimistic Technology Inc. has released two improvements to software products SWAT RECORDS web app and Prescription Exporter. The focus of the company has traditionally revolved around building proprietary zone maps for farmers utilizing precision agriculture technology. VP of Agronomy Wes Anderson, who led the de...
20h ago
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SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Rural municipalities from across Saskatchewan meet next week for their annual conference - an opportunity to discuss issues of concern. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will welcome roughly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province for the event March 10 - 12.Attendees ...
Mar 06, 2026
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Livestock inventories
Canadian cattle and sheep inventories up while hog numbers decline
The Canadian cattle herd rose on Jan. 1, the first year-over-year increase since 2018. The information comes from the Statistics Canada Livestock Estimates Report which shows in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba there were mixed results in cattle, hog and sheep inventories. Inventories rose in all categories of catt...
Mar 06, 2026
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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...
2h ago
Read More
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Ag Canada to provide funds for youth employment
Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal government is providing $27 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Youth Employment and Skills Program. It's part of the government's broader Youth Employment ...
20h ago
Read More
Agricultural technology
Croptimistic Technology makes changes to its software products
Croptimistic Technology Inc. has released two improvements to software products SWAT RECORDS web app and Prescription Exporter. The focus of the company has traditionally revolved around building proprietary zone maps for farmers utilizing precision agriculture technology. VP of Agronomy Wes Anderson, who led the de...
20h ago
Read More
SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Rural municipalities from across Saskatchewan meet next week for their annual conference - an opportunity to discuss issues of concern. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will welcome roughly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province for the event March 10 - 12.Attendees ...
Mar 06, 2026
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Livestock

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...
2h ago
Read More
Sask stock growers meet
SSGA debates traceability, presents honour scrolls at semi-annual meeting
Farmers and ranchers met last month just outside of Saskatoon to address several pressing matters at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) 2026 Semi-Annual Meeting. SSGA members debated 15 resolutions that ranged from traceability, regulatory reform, wildlife management, research investment, and practical...
20h ago
Read More
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Ag Canada to provide funds for youth employment
Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal government is providing $27 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Youth Employment and Skills Program. It's part of the government's broader Youth Employment ...
20h ago
Read More
SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Rural municipalities from across Saskatchewan meet next week for their annual conference - an opportunity to discuss issues of concern. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will welcome roughly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province for the event March 10 - 12.Attendees ...
Mar 06, 2026
Read More
Livestock inventories
Canadian cattle and sheep inventories up while hog numbers decline
The Canadian cattle herd rose on Jan. 1, the first year-over-year increase since 2018. The information comes from the Statistics Canada Livestock Estimates Report which shows in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba there were mixed results in cattle, hog and sheep inventories. Inventories rose in all categories of catt...
Mar 06, 2026
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Challenging traceability changes
Alberta Beef Producers announces intent to form traceability working group
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) are looking for ways to gather input on proposed changes to traceability regulations. Following 15 producer meetings and a Town Hall session, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. In a statement, ABP sai...
Mar 05, 2026
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