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."I want every ag producer and processor in our province to know that we have your back and will continue to advoca...
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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."I want every ag producer and processor in our province to know that we have your back and will continue to advoca...
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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 provide platform for producers to develop their skills, gain industry knowledge, and connect with experts in the field through...
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Spread of avian influenza slow in BC
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CN Rail establishes a new monthly grain movement record
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Manitoba prepares for future tariff threats
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 matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as A...
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Grain Delivery performance
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 performance is a direct result of close collaboration with customers to recover from the extreme cold weather experienc...
Apr 04, 2025
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Manitoba prepares for future tariff threats
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 matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as A...
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Canola groups relieved
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 tariffs. Canola Council of Canada (CCC) President & CEO Chris Davison said this week's announcement from the President is...
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SARM shares rural perspective and federal election priorities
The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said the impending federal election is an opportunity to speak with federal policymakers to establish priorities that align ...
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Saskatchewan Beef Expo
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 provide platform for producers to develop their skills, gain industry knowledge, and connect with experts in the field through...
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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 Inspection Agency said there have been six waves of H5N1 flu since the first detection in Canada in 2021, and all coincided wit...
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Manitoba prepares for future tariff threats
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 matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as A...
Apr 04, 2025
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SARM shares rural perspective and federal election priorities
The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said the impending federal election is an opportunity to speak with federal policymakers to establish priorities that align ...
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The agriculture sectors of Canada and Mexico were spared from new tariffs as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement. Trump's reciprocal tariffs ranged from 10 to 50 per cent to a very long list of countries starting on Apr. 9. Imports not covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade ag...
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Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite of policy measures to defend supply management and supply-managed sectors such as dairy, poultry, and eggs.In releasing t...
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Canola groups relieved
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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 tariffs. Canola Council of Canada (CCC) President & CEO Chris Davison said this week's announcement from the President is...
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U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
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Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
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Whether you are a farmer who is downsizing, relocating, retiring or someone faced with the loss of a loved one, there will come a time to decide how to handle the selling of personal assets. No matter the reason, Bodnarus Auctioneering will be on your side, to ensure your farm and belongings are looked after. "We ...
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These past few years, the industry has seen a variety of new traits bred into canola seed varieties. We are bombarded with a variety of terms including "Pod Shatter", "Harvest Max", and "Late Swath Potential". Canola companies have their own specific breeding program that has produced vari...
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