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Reaction to suspension of canola exports

As China suspended canola imports from Canadian company Richardson International, agriculture groups and government officials were quick to respond to the news. The issue was discussed in the legislat...

Mar 06, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Changes to cash advance program

Farmers wanting to get a jump start on their spring cash advance can submit their 2019 Advance Payments Program application form to the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA).CCGA CEO Rick White s...

Mar 06, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Spring runoff expected to be normal: Water Security Agency

As the mercury begins to creep up the positive side of the thermometer, it's time to consider spring runoff.The Water Security Agency (WSA) projected an average amount of runoff for the province. One ...

Mar 06, 2019 Spring runoff in Saskatchewan is expected to be normal, according to a spokesperson at the Water Security Agency. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

UPDATED: China stops canola shipments from Canadian company

UPDATE: Saskatchewan minister of agriculture David Marit says the province responded quickly."That's why we offered conversation with the federal minister this morning," Marit said. "We reached out to...

Mar 05, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Sask. farm group reacts as China cancels Canadian canola shipments

Tensions between Canada and China have put Saskatchewan farmers in the crosshairs.Winnipeg-based grain handler Richardson International had its registration to ship canola to China cancelled at the be...

Mar 05, 2019

Money being made available for smaller communities

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) wants to get the word out about their Agri Spirit Fund. The initiative aims to help out smaller communities by providing them money to help them with capital projects.Jeff Aff...

Mar 04, 2019 Farm Credit Canada will be handing out over $1 million for community initiatives (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Carbon tax a key issue at national farm meeting

Carbon tax, trade and farmers right to repair their own equipment were hot-topics discussed at the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting in Ottawa. Agricultural Producers Associatio...

Mar 04, 2019 (Twitter/@APASGenMgr)

Farm groups welcome new federal agriculture minister.

Marie-Claude Bibeau has been appointed the Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), replacing Lawrence MacAulay who was recently moved to the Veteran's Affairs portfolio. Agriculture Prod...

Mar 04, 2019 (Twitter/@mclaudebibeau)

Carbon Tax incoming

Saskatchewan residents will soon start seeing changes to their SaskEnergy and SaskPower bills.According to a media release, starting April 1, the Federal Carbon Tax will be applied to all bills receiv...

Mar 04, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Food waste the focus of Agriculture Literacy Month

The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that more kids learn where their food originates.March has been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy month in the Province, with the theme focusing on food waste...

Mar 04, 2019 March is Agriculture Literacy Month in the province. (File photo/ paNOW staff)