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Agriculture in the Classroom Canada welcomes new executive director
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has made changes to its leadership team. Denise Schmidt steps into the role of executive director ready to strengthen the foundation of agricultural litera...
Apr 08, 2025
Saskatchewan short lines get a financial boost from the province
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways increased its contribution to the short line railway industry in the spring budget. The Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP) will receive $1,000,000 to b...
Apr 08, 2025
Alberta’s agriculture minister in Washington to discuss importance of free trade
Minister of Agriculture RJ Sigurdson will represent Alberta in Washington, D.C. on Monday to engage in important discussions on how agriculture is beneficial on both sides of the North American border...
Apr 07, 2025
Beef Expo inspires the next generation of cattle producers
The 11th annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo returns to Saskatoon, Sask. this weekend and with it comes learning opportunities for young cattle producers. Prairieland Park hosts the event as a way to provid...
Apr 07, 2025
Spread of avian influenza slow in BC
British Columbia poultry farmers are getting a break from devastating waves of avian flu but experts worry what the next migration of wild birds will bring. Troy Bourque with the Canadian Food Inspect...
Apr 07, 2025
CN Rail establishes a new monthly grain movement record
CN Rail said it moved more than 2.85 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 MMT nationally. CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer Remi G. Lalonde said the...
Apr 04, 2025
Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs
The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China. The province said it will provide $10 million in additional...
Apr 04, 2025
Canola industry responds to U.S. tariff announcement
President Donald Trump indicated that Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods, which includes Canadian-produced canola and canola products, will not presently be subject to tarif...
Apr 04, 2025
Tariffs, low prices put squeeze on Sask. honey producers
Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskat...
Apr 04, 2025
Anticipated spring runoff 'below normal' in northern Sask.
Expected runoff in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be below normal due to dry fall conditions and a below normal snowpack to date.The Water Security Agency (WSA) updated its spring runoff forecas...
Apr 03, 2025