A popular cattle show in Saskatchewan has reported a successful 2023. At the annual general meeting of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Chief Executive Officer Shaun Kindopp reported a net profit of $75,000 last year which is slightly lower than the $83,450 in 2022. "For a second consecutive we've got record reve...

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President Keith Currie said farmers continue to struggle under the weight of high-interest rates, a price on carbon for essential farming activities, for which farmers have no via...

The Alberta government is making changes to the training pathway for Class 1 commercial drivers, and offering a new, farm-restricted Class 1 driver's license. Transportation and Economic Corridors minister Devin Dreeshen said it is a proactive approach to ensure truck drivers in Alberta have the right training with the...

Providing accurate, balanced and current information is an important way to promote agriculture education in Canadian classrooms. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has partnered with CropLife Canada to develop three curriculum-linked resources for educators and students across the country. Grade 10 and 11 st...

A state-of-the-art milk concentration plant is under construction in Blackfalds, Alta. Dairy Innovation West (DIW) is the first of its kind in Canada. The $75 million facility is owned by the Western Milk Pool that is supporting processing expansion in Western Canada and to reduce transportation costs for Western Milk ...

One of the country's biggest agriculture shows will focus on ag tech. From Jun. 18 to 20, farmers, developers, industry professionals, and exhibitors will be in Regina, Sask. for Canada's Farm Show (CFS) to explore the latest advancements for the farm. Industry leaders met yesterday to launch the 2024 edition of CFS. R...

It's never been more critical to support ag-tech research and collaboration among producers and policy makers to examine how new technologies can be adopted in the agricultural sector. Over the next three years the Alberta government will provide a $1.2-million grant to the University of Calgary's Simpson Centre for th...

Young cattle producers had a chance to show off what they learned during the tenth annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo.Prairieland Ag Center in Saskatoon, Sask. hosted the three-day event, providing invaluable educational opportunities for 4-H members. Roughly 80 attendees learned techniques and tips on selection, showmanshi...

Additional payments will be provided to livestock producers already enrolled in the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the program, introduced last October, was put in place to help maintain the breeding herd in drought-impacted regions of the province."...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has updated the costs associated with the most recent increase in the carbon tax from $65 per tonne of CO2 equivalent to $80 dollars per tonne.Since 2019, APAS has tracked the cost implications using a per-acre example of wheat production from the farmgate t...

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) will provide funds to beef producers to maintain their CRSB Certification. The credit of up to $400 will be provided for another year to assist Canadian beef producers who have made the upfront investment of becoming CRSB Certified but did not receive at least $400 in...

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) wants the federal Liberal government to institute a grain drying exemption to the carbon tax. Starting Monday, April 1 the price of the carbon tax was set at $80 a tonne, up from $65 last year and $50 the year before that. Even though farmers have no viable alternatives to dry grain and m...

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a suggestion for the federal government on how to address a severe workforce shortage.The CVMA was on Parliament Hill earlier this month asking for support for the profession through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as we...

Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation's strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and inno...

It's great news for farmers as they prepare for the growing season.Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced yesterday the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP), commonly known as the cash advance, has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. The interest free lim...

Two finalists from 4-H have earned their way to the prestigious 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF).Following a virtual round in January, the second round of the 4-H Canada Science Fair was hosted by Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in Olds, Alta. from Feb. 28 to March 3. Eight participants presented their p...

Agriculture groups were pleased with the contents of the Saskatchewan budget although most of the announcements were made in advance of the documents released yesterday.Agriculture spending will reach $570.6 million for 2024-2025, an increase of $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen'...

Agriculture funding in Saskatchewan will reach $570.6 million for 2024 - 2025.In the provincial budget released Wednesday afternoon, it was announced the agriculture portfolio will increase by $22.4 million, or 4.1 per cent, from last year.The largest portion of the agriculture budget includes $431.7 million, an increa...

Phosphorus plays a critical role in seed germination, plant growth, and ultimately crop yield. But it can also cause damage to young seedlings if applied at too high a rate.The Bourgault Industries Research Farm at St. Brieux, Sask. has been studying phosphorus rates. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke with Bourgault...

Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan has created a way for the public to support its efforts.In December, the organization partnered with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation to enable donations to support work to build public trust in farming and food. Contributions can now be made through the donation portal on far...

A substantial irrigation project in Saskatchewan will be moving forward without the financial support of Ottawa.Premier Scott Moe used the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in Regina, Sask. as the venue to announce the province is starting the first 90,000 acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigat...

Young people have a chance to shape the future of the agriculture sector, and Saskatchewan's farmers and ranchers have a wealth of knowledge and experience they're eager to share.The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), connects them to encourage and support the agric...

Researchers have uncovered information on a swine disease that causes significant economic losses for farmers.The disease is the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), a pathogen that causes severe disease in pigs.The discovery by researchers at the University of Manitoba and the Leiden University...

Irrigation allows more diverse crops to be grown, increases the number of livestock that can be supported and stabilizes crop production with a consistent source of moisture. The Saskatchewan Government is providing roughly $19 million to six irrigation districts for improvements to pumps, pipes, canals and water manag...

Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday a final rule on conditi...

Delegates at the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture asked for the interest-free portion of Advance Payment Program moved back up to $350,000.Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he can't make that decision alone.Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow said he wasn't aware of the...

Livestock inventories have dropped, according to the latest estimates released by Statistics Canada.On Jan. 1, Canadian cattle, hog and sheep numbers were down compared with the same date one year earlier.Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on their farms. The Canadian cattle herd fell to the lowest le...

A Saskatchewan livestock company has been ordered to pay $50,000 after a bull seriously injured a worker near Weyburn in 2022.According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Holdstock Livestock Ltd. was fined $35,714.29 along with a surcharge of $14,285.71 after pleading guilty to breaching Saskatch...