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Bovine TB quarantines push into Saskatchewan

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 14, 2016

Two farms in southwestern Saskatchewan have been added to the list of those under federal quarantine as inspectors widen their search for cattle exposed to a new-to-Canada strain of bovine tuberculosis (TB). As of Thursday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it had “approximately 33” farms in Alberta and two in Saskatchewan under quarantine. The […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Canaryseed prices to whipsaw on weather

By Jade Markus, GFM Network News November 9, 2016

CNSC – Saskatchewan’s canaryseed spot prices have seen short-term gains, as wet conditions stalled harvest progress, but one industry participant expects the market may drift back down in the long run. “It’s a pretty good crop, it just isn’t in the bin,” said David Nobbs, managing partner of Canpulse Foods, and current chair of the […] Read more

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Garth Whyte, President & CEO of Fertilizer Canada sign Memorandum of Cooperation. Photo: CNW Group/Fertilizer Canada

Crops

Saskatchewan government signs onto 4R fertilizer stewardship

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 8, 2016

The Saskatchewan government has agreed to work with Fertilizer Canada to promote adoption of fertilizer application practices using the 4R stewardship model. “Saskatchewan has long promoted 4R Nutrient Stewardship and many farmers have adopted it as best practice. This agreement will further that work, contributing to greater on-farm sustainability and environmental stewardship in Saskatchewan,” Agriculture […] Read more

Regina’s Rebellion Brewery in mid-October announced a new India pale ale dubbed “I Walked With A Zombie.” (RebellionBrewing.ca)

Barley, Crops

Saskatchewan sets gradual markups for brewers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 29, 2016

The system of provincial markups applied on beer sold in Saskatchewan is about to change, so beer from expanding local-level breweries won’t be charged the same rate as major players. Starting Tuesday (Nov. 1), the wholesale markup on beers distributed by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) will be set at one of seven […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Reuters, Weather

Harvest woes rally canola, turn some farmers into winners

By Rod Nickel October 20, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters –– As some Western Canada farmers watched rain and snow turn their ripening canola fields into bogs, Rob Stone could count his blessings. Harvest weather was kinder to his farm at Davidson, Sask., about 100 km southeast of Saskatoon, and Stone finished harvesting canola by mid-September. Then, when worries about four million […] Read more

Stubble on a harvested oat field near Winnipeg. (Shannon VanRaes photo)

Crops, Reuters

Carbon price worries farmers, fertilizer makers

By Alastair Sharp, Rod Nickel October 18, 2016

Winnipeg/Toronto | Reuters — Canada’s plan to price carbon emissions may weaken the farm sector in one of the biggest grain-shipping countries, raising farmers’ costs and discouraging investment in fertilizer production, industry groups say. Ottawa this month promised a price on carbon emissions by 2018, and will let provinces choose a tax or cap-and-trade system. […] Read more

Wolves in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park in 2014. (Parks Canada photo, pc.gc.ca)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Sheep/Goats

Saskatchewan to thin out wolf pack along treeline

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 15, 2016

Aiming to prevent “wolf-livestock conflicts” in the region, Saskatchewan’s environment department will again offer a wolf hunting season along the provincial forest fringe starting Saturday. The wolf hunt, running from Oct. 15, 2016 through to March 31, 2017, is to be allowed in wildlife management zones 43 (Melfort, Tisdale), 47 (North Battleford, Turtleford), 48 (Preeceville, […] Read more

Snow on farmland at Turtle Lake in northwestern Saskatchewan on Oct. 14, 2016. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Snow causing more harvest grief in Alberta, Saskatchewan

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 14, 2016

CNS Canada — Snow and freezing rain continues to hamper harvest progress across a large portion of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued weather warnings and alerts for much of central and northern growing regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan on Friday. Up to 15 cm of snow are forecast, with freezing rain also likely in […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

By Dave Sims October 6, 2016

CNS Canada — There seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year, as wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. Finding high-quality hay could be the challenge, however, according to crop watchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “It’s been tough for guys to put four to five […] Read more

Forages, News, News Roundup

Forage advocates gather in Saskatchewan

Forage: News Roundup from the September 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 21, 2016

Dave Kerr, a beef producer from Lashburn, is the new president of the Saskatchewan Forage Council, with past-president Kelly Williamson of Pambrun and Sarah Sommerfeld of Outlook as finance chair. The vice-president position was yet to be filled coming out of the annual general meeting following the field day with the Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

CBOT Weekly: Little change expected from USDA

U.S. grains: Soy and corn ease as traders await US crop report

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

CBOT Weekly: Little change expected from USDA

U.S. grains: Soy and corn ease as traders await US crop report

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Bovine TB quarantines push into Saskatchewan

Canaryseed prices to whipsaw on weather

Saskatchewan government signs onto 4R fertilizer stewardship

Saskatchewan sets gradual markups for brewers

Harvest woes rally canola, turn some farmers into winners

Carbon price worries farmers, fertilizer makers

Saskatchewan to thin out wolf pack along treeline

Snow causing more harvest grief in Alberta, Saskatchewan

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

Forage advocates gather in Saskatchewan

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