Canaryseed growers may be waiting a few more years for a return to higher prices. Chuck Penner with Left Field Commodity research provided the market outlook at the recent Saskatchewan Canaryseed Development Commission annual general meeting. He said current values are 32 cents a pound with some new crop contracts at 3...

Herbicide carryover risk will not be as great as the past few years due to good spring rainfall. However, the risk is greater for in-season crop applications due to a sharp reduction in rainfall from July and on. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture has released the herbicide carryover maps for pre-seed, early in c...

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is keeping a close eye and ear to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's investigation into a positive case of Bovine Tuberculosis found in a cow that originated from a herd in Saskatchewan. The CFIA said the six-year-old cow was slaughtered at a federally regulated abattoir in A...

UFA Co-operative UFA has expanded its operations to Melfort, Sask. President and CEO Scott Bolton said the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of this new loca...

A disease that lives off the flesh of living mammals has been confirmed in Chiapas, Mexico. New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic larval disease of warm-blooded animals where the female fly will lay eggs near an open wound and the larvae can infest the wound and cause significant infections. NWS can infest livestock...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. On Nov. 29, CFIA Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield found that tissues collected from a six-ye...

A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to rural British Columbia.Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.4 million recruitment and retention program to support hiring bonuses for new veterinarians and technologists, or for highly needed services like extra staffing durin...

Maximizing profits in an economic downturn. That was the focus of a presentation at Grain Expo during Canadian Western Agribition. Dean Klippenstein, a senior advisor with MNP, said most grain prices are down significantly as compared to recent years however, there hasn't been a corresponding drop in input costs. When ...

Canada's Farm Show (CFS) in Regina, Sask. is shaking things up in 2025. The event, usually held in June, is now moving to Mar. 18 to 20. The show is built on three pillars: education, innovation, and collaboration with programming emphasizing seminars, hands-on experiences, and cutting-edge technology. Roberta Engel, a...

Students pursuing an education in agriculture have a chance to earn some cash to help pay for it. The 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship includes four awards. There is a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. This helps even more young people develop the skills and k...

Saskatchewan 4-H Clubs are benefiting from a program from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The 2024 FCC 4-H Club Funds will go to 34 clubs who will receive up to $500. It supports volunteers across the country as they continue to build the next generation of leaders in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. FCC president and...

Five research projects will focus on the difficult issue of weeds in pulses. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) will provide over $3.67 million for weed science research. SPG Chair Winston van Staveren said growers have consistently identified weed control as one of the top issues facing pulse production. "SPG's fun...

The recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and Indonesia will benefit Canadian beef sector and the cereals industry. During the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, Canada's Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Canada and...

A group of eight young leaders will be mentees for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program. The 18-month experience creates leadership development opportunities and allows them to increase their involvement in decisions affecting the agriculture industry. Mentees are paired with suitable mentors to gai...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has selected a new President. Bill Prybylski takes on the new role after winning an election during the APAS Annual General Meeting in Regina this week, beating two other candidates. Ian Boxall wasn't seeking another term as President. Prybylski said he was ...

Canadian farmers reported growing more wheat, oats, soybeans, dry peas and lentils, but less canola, corn for grain and barley in 2024, according to the Statistics Canada production of principal field crops report. In general, yields were higher this year compared with 2023. However, Western Canadian farmers continued ...

4-H Alberta is receiving new funding from TD Bank Group. TD Ready Commitment will provide additional financial literacy support and resources to 4-H Alberta members and will help expand their financial knowledge and confidence. The initial $25,000 will grow to $40,000 the following year, increasing the learning opportu...

Gemstone Cattle Company of Gem, Alta. and Polyculture Plante 1987 Inc of Saint-Pétronille, Que. were chosen as National Winners from regional finalists at Canada's Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program. Brothers Daniel, Lorin, and Barry Doerksen operate Gemstone Cattle Company while the husband-and-wife team of...

World Soil Day (WSD) is held each year on Dec. 5 as a way to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom...

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) celebrated a decade of its Beef Researcher Mentorship Program, which has connected more than 40 mentees with countless beef producers and industry mentors to bridge the gap between science and industry. Andrea Brocklebank, executive director of the BCRC, said the program launched...

Abby Harty of Edam, Sask. and was crowned Miss Rodeo Agribition (MRA) at the Canadian Western Agribition last week. Harty was one of three young women who were competing for the title. The contestants participated in various judged events throughout the week, including personal interviews, a horsemanship competition, p...

REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the province needs to keep on top of it because higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.Saskatchewan law allo...

Following Alberta Grains' Annual General Meeting held last week in Banff, Alta. during the Prairie Cereals Summit, the commission is pleased to announce its board of directors and executive team. Tara Sawyer, who farms near Acme, continues as board chair. Spruce Grove area farmer Scott Jespersen is first vice-chair, an...

A consortium of companies has a groundbreaking solution aimed at revolutionizing lentil crop management. Supported by Protein Industries Canada, Hawk's Agro, and Three Farmers, Ukko Agro will introduce the first phase of an in-field platform powered by artificial intelligence technology, designed to predict anthracnose...

Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) and Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) will collaborate on music week in Regina next year. SCMA and CWA will partner bringing live music to the city of Regina during the week of Agribition 2025. The new partnership was launched this afternoon at the Bud Light Loading Chute. ...

Several cattle industry initiatives were announced during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay highlighted an investment of roughly $4.5 million dollars for four projects to the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). The largest of the four projects...

Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last night, via social media, Trump stated both Canada and Mexico would incur the tariff sanction should neither country take in...

It is a role reserved for dignitaries like agriculture ministers and city officials. However, the 53rd edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) will officially begin at the hands of the Head Coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Agribition is officially opening this morning with the Burning of the Brand led by...