Starting tomorrow, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture,...

There has been a strong and positive response to the decision allowing the use of strychnine to control Richardson's ground squirrels (RGS) on a temporary basis. Farmers and ranchers, along with agricultural organizations across the Prairies, successfully advocated for the federal government to reverse its decision. T...

A bacterial pathogen that can cause respiratory disease, meningitis, and sudden death in post-weaned piglets can cause significant animal health challenges and economic losses for producers. Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is investing in new research aimed at addressing Streptococcus suis. The project is led by Dongyan Xu...

The federal government and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) are creating a National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy. AAFC will collaborate with SCCC to establish a committee structure and advisory working groups to guide its development and provide an opportunity for expert input across key areas, incl...

The federal government is proposing changes to the Income Tax Act that would give livestock producers more time to manage compensation payments received after bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in 2024 and 2025. The proposed amendments are aimed at producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who were ordered to des...

The next five-year Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) will take effect on April 2028 and continue until March 2033. The plan is to have a policy statement ready by the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting in Halifax in July. Early indications are there will be a greater emphasis on econom...

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has created new mission statements underscoring the organization's ongoing commitment to promoting agricultural safety. CASA is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workersCASA's ...

Mental health, agronomy, and resilience were the central themes of the inaugural event, Ag Day Humboldt. Sponsored by the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce, producers, chamber members and guests heard from Shari Laventure, one of the directors for Sask Ag Matters. Laventure explained the organization started o...

Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...

Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...

Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...

The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...

The Saskatchewan Budget was introduced yesterday, and there will be an increase in agriculture spending. The investment in the agriculture minisitry for 2026-27 is a $660.8 million, which is a jump of $37.4 million over last year. This included $89.4 million to support programs in the agri-food sector, and another $524...

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) have a new group of dedicated individuals who have been named this year's industry-leading mentors.Canadian Cattle Association President Tyler Fulton said each year the CYL Program selects 16 participants ages 18-35 from across the country and offers industry networking, travel, and ...

A Regina-based agriculture event brings farmers, exhibitors and industry leaders together to kick off the growing season. The event features hands-on learning, a large-scale tradeshow, and opportunities to explore advancements in agriculture. Canada's Farm Show also provides special recognition to individuals making a...

Canada's Farm Show Regina, Sask., presented by Bunge, is underway featuring three days of education, innovation and collaboration for the agriculture industry. The event kicked off with the Thank You Farmers pancake breakfast and Premier Scott Moe sharing some of the successes achieved in the past year. Moe said trad...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has entered a new partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) on sustainable agricultural programs. Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover and implement ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...