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Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced
Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could dis...
Mar 12, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Saskatchewan Government has renewed a five-year funding agreement with part of the University of Saskatchewan's agri-science hub at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, Sask.The Global Institute for Foo...
Mar 12, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Monday, March 11, 2024
Lonny McKague as been reappointed the Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). McKague has over 40 years of experience as a primary producer and has also served as president of the Canadia...
Mar 12, 2024

Innovations in agricultural technology shine at Ag Expo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Innovative technology was in focus at the 2024 Ag Expo.The annual event recently took place at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre.Senior advisor to ...
Mar 08, 2024

Over $97 million announced to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies
An influx of funding for the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program will keep farmers on the cutting edge.The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced more than $97 million for the program...
Mar 07, 2024

'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll
RICHMOND - If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C., gardener hasn't recovered yet from what he calls the "crime scene" he ...
Mar 07, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday March 6, 2024
Some of the feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on experienced positive gains last week.Provincial Cattle Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agricu...
Mar 06, 2024

India one of the fastest-growing markets with provincial agri-food exports
Volume of Saskatchewan's agri-food exports to India has seen over a 71 per cent increase in 2023, when compared to 2022.India is already one of the top global markets for the province's agriculture pr...
Mar 06, 2024

Changes coming to Sask. crop insurance program
Many producers in Saskatchewan won't have to pay as much for crop insurance this year.The province and federal government have announced changes to the crop insurance program which includes the averag...
Mar 05, 2024

Sask. government's fight over carbon tax receiving support from farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are supporting their provincial government in its fight with the feds over the carbon tax.The province refuses to hand over money it's collected from natural gas, claiming they're...
Mar 05, 2024