

Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
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SaskTel expands 5G service
Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service
SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "SaskTel's 5G network is delivering for the people of Saskatchewan by transforming how they connect, work, and access...
Mar 27, 2025
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What's Trending
Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Mar 26, 2025

Redhead Equipment
Redhead Equipment 'Field of the Future' helps Rose Garden Hospice bloom
Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Mar 21, 2025
Awards
Husband and wife duo wins Sask. Outstanding Young Farmers Award
Mar 21, 2025

News

Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
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Tariffs on pork
U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian imports. This comes from a blog entry on the NPPC website. In written comments to Canada's Department of Finance, NPPC s...
Mar 28, 2025
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SaskTel expands 5G service
Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service
SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "SaskTel's 5G network is delivering for the people of Saskatchewan by transforming how they connect, work, and access...
Mar 27, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Saskatchewan becomes nation's first carbon tax-free province
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was the first farm group to respond to the Moe Government's announcement to eliminate the industrial carbon levy. SARM President Bill Huber said they have been advocating for a practical approach to addressing environmental challenges, one that supports the ec...
Mar 27, 2025
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Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil.Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's move to increase the cap on the AgriStability support program doesn't go a long way to helping most farmers."It's not ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Addressing spent fowl fraud
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) say they're encouraged by the recent statement from the federal government regarding the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. CFC said it's a positive step toward protecting the integrity of Canada's chicken supply and safeguarding the livelihoods of Canadian ...
Mar 26, 2025
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What's Trending
Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Mar 26, 2025

Redhead Equipment
Redhead Equipment 'Field of the Future' helps Rose Garden Hospice bloom
Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Mar 21, 2025
Awards
Husband and wife duo wins Sask. Outstanding Young Farmers Award
Mar 21, 2025

Straight cutting your canola
AVOID ROLLOVERS AND FALLS
Agricultural Safety Week: Slow down and make a plan
Mar 19, 2025
Spring runoff update
Above average runoff expected for much of central, southern Saskatchewan
Mar 14, 2025

Crops

Provincial Politics
Saskatchewan becomes nation's first carbon tax-free province
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was the first farm group to respond to the Moe Government's announcement to eliminate the industrial carbon levy. SARM President Bill Huber said they have been advocating for a practical approach to addressing environmental challenges, one that supports the ec...
Mar 27, 2025
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Canada's Farm Show 2025
Farmers and agri-business embrace new March dates at Canada's Farm Show
The agricultural community came together to prepare for the upcoming growing season at Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. The inaugural March event welcomed exhibitors, businesses, sponsors, partners, farmers, and guests from across the continent and globe. The sold-out trade show floor, with more than 350 ...
Mar 25, 2025
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APAS responds to AgriStability changes
Provincial action needed after federal tariff relief measures
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging the Saskatchewan Government for prompt action and financial aid following the federal government's increase in AgriStability support. This comes in response to China's tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, which threaten Saskatchewan farmer...
Mar 25, 2025
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Insights Report
Insights into global markets for Canadian wheat
Cereals Canada focused on five markets and the United States that were part of the 2024 New Wheat Crop Trade and Technical Missions. Global Markets for Canadian Wheat: Key Insights Report was released in conjunction with a webinar targeted at farmers, researchers, and industry members. Cereals Canada vice president of ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Livestock

Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
Read More

Tariffs on pork
U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian imports. This comes from a blog entry on the NPPC website. In written comments to Canada's Department of Finance, NPPC s...
Mar 28, 2025
Read More

Addressing spent fowl fraud
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) say they're encouraged by the recent statement from the federal government regarding the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. CFC said it's a positive step toward protecting the integrity of Canada's chicken supply and safeguarding the livelihoods of Canadian ...
Mar 26, 2025
Read More

Canada's Farm Show 2025
Farmers and agri-business embrace new March dates at Canada's Farm Show
The agricultural community came together to prepare for the upcoming growing season at Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. The inaugural March event welcomed exhibitors, businesses, sponsors, partners, farmers, and guests from across the continent and globe. The sold-out trade show floor, with more than 350 ...
Mar 25, 2025
Read More

APAS responds to AgriStability changes
Provincial action needed after federal tariff relief measures
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging the Saskatchewan Government for prompt action and financial aid following the federal government's increase in AgriStability support. This comes in response to China's tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, which threaten Saskatchewan farmer...
Mar 25, 2025
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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...
Mar 21, 2025
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Markets

Tariffs on pork
U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian imports. This comes from a blog entry on the NPPC website. In written comments to Canada's Department of Finance, NPPC s...
Mar 28, 2025
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
Mar 23, 2025
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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...
Mar 21, 2025
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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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