The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...

The annual Kids FarmSafe Week, running until May 17, highlights the vital role of farm safety in "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture." The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association hosts the event and encourages farm families, farm workers and farming communities to keep kids farm-safe through activities and ...

As spring seeding begins across the province, the Saskatchewan government is reminding producers and the public that farm safety should be top of mind. "The largest annual private investment in Saskatchewan is now underway as spring seeding begins," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "During this bus...

Applications are now open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship Program, offering agricultural professionals a chance to study global farming and food systems through international travel and research. The program is open to individuals between the ages of 25 and 50 who are involved in agriculture, food production, ...

Saskatchewan's government is rejecting an Opposition request to create a special legislative committee on agriculture, as concerns mount over rising costs and the financial troubles of a major farming operation. NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon, the party's deputy agriculture critic, had urged the government to create the com...

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a domestic cat in southeastern Saskatchewan.Provincial officials said testing by Prairie Diagnostic Services and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified the H5N1 strain after the animal became suddenly ill and died on Apr. 20.The cat was reported ...

Canada's beef producers are warning the federal government not to concede market access for beef as negotiations with the South American trade bloc Mercosur enter a final phase. The Canadian Cattle Association and the National Cattle Feeders' Association said including beef in a potential agreement would expose the dom...

Saskatchewan producers planning to participate in the strychnine stewardship program are required to take training. That training is is a required step for producers in eligible rural municipalities (RMs) seeking access to two per cent liquid strychnine for targeted control of Richardson's ground squirrel (RGS) infesta...

The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) has published a 2nd Edition of the Saskatchewan Rangeland Health Assessment for Native Grasslands. The assessment tool was a collaborative effort among several prairie stakeholders and builds on the initial 2008 edition. Carolyn Gaudet with SK PCAP sai...

The Equine Experience comes to Prairieland Ag Centre in Saskatoon this weekend The event, May 2 and 3, is a first of its kind event that brings together hands on horse encounters, live demonstrations, youth programming, and practical learning. Prairieland Agriculture Manager Leigh Ann Hurlburt said it's designed to spa...

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is concerned with the federal government's approach to food security and trade diversification in the Spring Economic update. Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are disappointed the Feds are choosing to focus on short-term outcomes instead of long-term solutions that address food s...

Have you ever wondered how your food gets from the pasture to the plate? If you're a farmer, are you curious how other similar producers run their operations? These questions and others can be answered at Saskatchewan Open Farm Days, taking place this summer on Aug. 8 and 9. Ashley Stone is the coordinator for Saskat...

Most family-farms are making plans to make the transfer to the next generation.An important component of that process is to make sure knowledge of the operation is passed on.One way of acheiving this is using digital tools. The Walter Farm, located near Armena, Alta. about 20 kilometres northwest of Camrose, is a fami...

Saskatchewan's value-added agricultural sector is showing steady growth, reaching a record $8.4 billion in revenue for 2024-25.That's almost double the amount achieved 10 years ago. More than 300 food processors employ over 5,000 people, making value-added agriculture vital in providing food security to over 160 countr...

Farmers face risk every day from production and markets to people, finances, and the broader business environment. Farm Management Canada (FMC) has introduced its new Risk Management Resource Bundle, a free, practical toolkit designed to help Canadian farmers better understand, assess, and manage risk in an increasing...

A new economic analysis finds a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season costs Canada's grain sector up to $540 million, largely in unrecoverable export sales. The analysis called Too Much on the Line launched as new study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions commissioned by the Agric...

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) will be a part of the agri-food sector's representation on trade discussions. CAFTA represents producers, processors, and exporters across Canada's agri-food sector, advancing trade priorities in Ottawa and internationally to support mar...

Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...

Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of a new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations leading up to the 2026 Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) deal this summer. The 25-member committee includes several people who work in agriculture or have agriculture-relat...

A Saskatchewan-based, large-scale farming and ranching business has filed for creditor protection. According to a letter sent to landowners on Apr. 21, Monette Group made the filing under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The letter, obtained by farmnewsNOW, was signed by Darryl Monette and stated the ...

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) increased the Saskatchewan economy by $151.3 million in 2025, according to a recent economic impact study. Praxis Consulting released its recent report and said the impact amount is a 30 per cent increase from 2023. CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said the impact of the show is truly remarkabl...

Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Sask. is now operational. The plant can process 1 million metric tonnes of canola each year. It increases local demand while allowing more of the crop to be processed domestically into high-value products, including oil for food and renewable fuels and high-protein meal f...

The Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan provided an update to the spring runoff outlook for 2026. WSA continued to closely monitor conditions across the province over the last month. As part of this effort, additional manual snow surveys were completed at 12 selected sites across Saskatchewan on Apr. 9 and 10,...

Two national farm groups are throwing their support behind new legislation saying it's the critical first step in restoring Canada's competitiveness. The Wheat Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada are supporting Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act (FARM Act). It was introdu...

While farmers prepare for the busy seeding season, SaskPower is issuing a reminder to watch for power lines. SaskPower Safety Director Nidal Dabghi said it annual public safety awareness campaign encourages farmers to take care and avoid hitting power poles and overhead lines during seeding. "Farm-related line inc...

The Saskatchewan SPCA is speaking out against an emergency registration for liquid strychnine to control a growing gopher population in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Education Coordinator Mikayla Basset said SPCA understands farmers do need to control these populations but there are repurcussions. "We sympathize with...

Saskatchewan farm land is one of the province's most valuable assets. As the nature of farming and business continues to evolve, the province is taking steps to ensure the legislative framework around farm land ownership meets the needs of its residents.That's why the Saskatchewan Government wants a comprehensive revie...