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Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
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Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
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News
podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
5m ago
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Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
1h ago
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Northern rail and port gets support
Feds provide money for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill
Trade infrastructure and transportation corridors make it possible for Canada to get its products to global markets. To support that the federal government will be providing funding to open new potential markets through the Arctic and secure reliable surface transportation through northern Manitoba. Roughly $175 millio...
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Tariff impact on B.C. greenhouses
U.S. tariffs threaten greenhouse industry
U.S. tariffs pose a big risk for Canada's greenhouse sector, which relies heavily on exports south of the border.Industry experts say Canada can't consume all the extra produce that could be left in limbo because of the trade war. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the country exported about $1.7 billion dollars in ...
4h ago
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Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...
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Awards
Husband and wife duo wins Sask. Outstanding Young Farmers Award
Canada's Farm Show wrapped up Thursday night, but before the curtains closed on another year, two Saskatchewan farmers were celebrated.Brady and Lindsay Funk won this year's Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Award for their work on Braylin Acres.The award recognizes young farmers who are making a positive impact o...
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Crops
podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
5m ago
Read More
Northern rail and port gets support
Feds provide money for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill
Trade infrastructure and transportation corridors make it possible for Canada to get its products to global markets. To support that the federal government will be providing funding to open new potential markets through the Arctic and secure reliable surface transportation through northern Manitoba. Roughly $175 millio...
2h ago
Read More
Tariff impact on B.C. greenhouses
U.S. tariffs threaten greenhouse industry
U.S. tariffs pose a big risk for Canada's greenhouse sector, which relies heavily on exports south of the border.Industry experts say Canada can't consume all the extra produce that could be left in limbo because of the trade war. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the country exported about $1.7 billion dollars in ...
4h ago
Read More
Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...
6h ago
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Livestock
podcast
Alberta farmers struggling in silence amid trade, climate challenges
Thanks to the combined challenges posed by trade and climate, pressure on farmers and others in the agriculture sector is rapidly mounting.This is portrayed, in part, in a new statement from the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), responding to tariffs announced by China.Mounting pressure also means a sharp increase in ment...
5m ago
Read More
Canadian Cattle Association Leadership
Cattle group elects new leadership for 2025-26
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting yesterday in Ottawa with events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. CCA's producer-elected board provides the direction to the industry with a national voice at federal and international levels on matters of importance to th...
1h ago
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Highway restrictions
Weight restrictions on Saskatchewan secondary highways begin tomorrow
With spring thaw beginning, weight restrictions are set to start Friday on secondary highways to protect key links of Saskatchewan's road network. These restrictions protect the surface and ground beneath these roads, which become wet and soften with spring thaw. This reduces allowable vehicle weights on rural municipa...
Mar 20, 2025
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2025 Budget
Agriculture spending increases in Saskatchewan budget
The 2025-25 Saskatchewan budget does not contain a contingency plan to deal with tariffs threatened by China and the United States. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the government will focus on creating conditions to be in a strong financial position to be able to withstand tariffs. The Saskatchewan Association of Rura...
Mar 19, 2025
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SUPPORTS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Alberta supporting waste reduction and biogas industry with updates to agriculture act
The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attract job-creating investment. This act and its regulations provide the rules and standards for all agricultural operations...
Mar 19, 2025
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Canada’s farmland values continued to climb
Saskatchewan leads the way in farmland values
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reports the average value of Canadian farmland was up 9.3 per cent compared to 11.5 per cent the previous year. Saskatchewan led all provinces at 13.1 per cent but still below the 15.7 per cent set in 2023 and 14.2 per cent in 2022. FCC Chief Economist J.P. Gervais is not surprised by the 13.1 ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Markets
Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...
6h ago
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TRADE WAR
100-per-cent tariffs: Sask. farmer worries canola seed could be China next target
Saskatchewan canola farmers are caught in the crossfire of a trade war, and their wallets may take the first hit.A new 100 per cent tariff from China on canola oil is sending shockwaves through Canada's agricultural sector, with farmers warning of financial losses and the potential for further restrictions on raw canol...
Mar 10, 2025
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Tariffs
Scott Moe says Sask. canola put in the line of fire by Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.China is hitting Canada with 100-per-cent tariffs on canola oil and peas, and 25-per-cent tariffs on pork and aquatic products - loosely mirroring Canada's EV and steel and aluminum lev...
Mar 09, 2025
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Sponsored
An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
May 11, 2022
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Straight cutting your canola
These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
Sep 01, 2021
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