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New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she...
Apr 01, 2025
Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). It offers Canadian...
Apr 01, 2025
Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is partnering with Cornerstone Cr...
Mar 31, 2025
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 sust...
Mar 28, 2025
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 ...
Mar 28, 2025
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. "S...
Mar 27, 2025
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 ...
Mar 27, 2025
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 mov...
Mar 26, 2025
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 ...
Mar 26, 2025
AgriStability enhancements get mixed reaction from Sask. government
The recent enhancements to the federal government's AgriStability program have drawn a mixed reaction in Saskatchewan, with Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison expressing both appreciation and frustra...
Mar 25, 2025