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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday March 25, 2020

Fertilizer Canada said movement of its products must continue so farmers have what they need for the beginning of the planting season.President and CEO Garth Whyte said COVID-19 contingency plans are ...

Mar 25, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Seed trade set strategies for COVID-19

It all starts with seed.For farmers, seed growers, seed developers, plant breeders and the distribution network, the movement of seed will be essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.Canadian Seed Trade...

Mar 24, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

SHA planning for field hospitals to cope with extent of COVID-19

It's suggested COVID-19 will affect 30 per cent of the province, and the government is reviewing whether community rinks, arenas and school gyms could serve as field hospitals to meet the growing need...

Mar 24, 2020 Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case count at 72

As of Tuesday, March 24, the province confirmed six more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 72 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals 19 years of age and under and 59...

Mar 24, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Beef demand amid COVID-19 concerns

Canadian beef groups took part in a telephone town hall to discuss how the industry is managing the COVID-19 pandemic.Beef supplies at some supermarkets are limited but the price farmers are receiving...

Mar 24, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday March 24, 2020

Global durum demand and a weakening dollar is bringing marketing opportunities for Canadian producers.The Sask Wheat market outlook said global durum demand continues to be strong with reports from Fr...

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Company makes temporary changes to its spring auctions

An auctioneering company is changing the way it conducts business in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers will be moving to an online only bidding process for the time being.Wes...

Mar 23, 2020 (Twitter/@RitchieBros)

Province creates team to help businesses get COVID-19 information

The provincial government is looking to help businesses make sense of things during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Government of Saskatchewan announced Monday that it has launched the Business Response Tea...

Mar 23, 2020 Minister Jeremy Harrison. (file photo/CJME News Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Prime Minister announces $5 billion for loans and APP repayment terms

The federal government is immediately providing funds for farmers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will receive an enhancement to its capital base that will allow for an a...