Company says upgrades made to its Regina plant represent its single biggest investment in Canada in the last 10 years
A two-year $14 million project to upgrade the Regina BASF production plant is complete. The company recently announced that the crop protection production facility has been modernized throughout, including upgrading the mechanical and operation systems, the tank farm and formulation, lab and packaging areas. The Regina location produces eight brands and has added Basagran and […] Read more
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Agribition sale scores good prices
The iconic cattle show changed gears this year because of COVID, wrapping up a month of activities with an online sale
MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A pandemic version of Canadian Western Agribition went ahead mostly online over the last month, culminating with an offsite commercial female sale and the virtual slap of supreme purebred champions. Johnstone Auction Mart hosted the commercial sale Nov. 28 where 172 head sold to online buyers and a few who were […] Read more
Sask. throne speech focuses on COVID
The Nov. 30 speech from the throne in Saskatchewan reiterated a Sask. Party government promise to work to reduce the spread of COVID-19. “In recent days, new public health orders have come into effect and more will be added if required,” the speech said as it was read by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty. Other items in […] Read more
Rail transload facility planned for southeast Sask.
A privately owned rail transloading facility at Weyburn, Sask., is expected to open in January. Carter Stewart, operations general manager for Weyburn Industrial Transload, said the required rail line has been built and after some test runs and ensuring the computer system works, the facility will open. It’s designed to transfer commodities off or on […] Read more
Pet food banks planned for Sask.
Eight Saskatchewan food banks based mainly in rural areas have signed on to establish emergency pet food banks. The intention is to keep pets with their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Josh Hourie, community relations co-ordinator at the Saskatchewan SPCA, said people shouldn’t have to decide between feeding themselves or their pets if they find […] Read more
Intentional livestock shootings in Sask. prompt reward
A reward has been offered for information about the intentional shootings of livestock in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to a conviction. At least four animals, including cattle and horses, have been killed and others have been injured. There was also a […] Read more
Saskatchewan forage production falls short
Saskatchewan forage production was below average this year but high asking prices limited movement this fall. The Saskatchewan Forage Council’s fall forage market report shows that yields were near average in many regions but those in the east-central part of the province were “especially disappointing.” Hay yields were actually higher than the last two years […] Read more
Pulse processor to expand
A consortium is expanding manufacturing capacity at the Verdient Foods plant in Vanscoy, Sask., to commercialize new pulse ingredient technology. Protein Industries Canada is funding half of the $25.7-million project, while Ingredion Inc., Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties Canada, Verdient, T Base 4 Investments and O.M.D. Food Products are funding the other half. The partnership […] Read more
New COVID restrictions announced in Sask.
Saskatchewan has implemented a new set of restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. The new orders take effect Friday and last until Dec. 17. At that time, they will be reviewed. The restrictions include limiting all indoor public gatherings to 30 people. Weddings, funerals and worship services are limited to 30, and no […] Read more
Transport changes get good reviews
Grain industry players say the legislation that modernized transportation regulations two years ago is generally working as intended. Bill C-49, formally known as the Transportation Modernization Act, passed in the spring of 2018 with the promises of more transparency from the railways, reciprocal penalties within service agreements and long-haul interswitching options, among others. Farmers applauded […] Read more
