Selecting the proper forage for particular sites and uses is now possible through an online tool called Forage U-Pick. The Saskatchewan Forage Council launched the tool in early June. It offers updated information on different forages, seeding rates and weed management for Western Canada. Project manager Julie MacKenzie said forages have changed since the council […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
No limits would cost Sask. gov’t. $20 million
Removing the reference margin limit from AgriStability would cost the Saskatchewan government about $20 million per year, agriculture minister David Marit revealed last week. But he said doing so would improve the program. “Yes. Phenomenal,” he said when asked if removing the reference margin limit would make a difference for farmers. The reference margin limit […] Read more
Sask. companies form pulse-based foods partnership
Two Saskatchewan-based companies are joining forces to move more pulse-based products into the retail sector. AGT Food and Ingredients from Regina and Saskatoon-based ulivit will use $11.3 million from Protein Industries Canada to process pea, lentil and faba protein concentrates into high moisture meat analogue, texturized pulse protein, tempeh, tofu, pasta and non-dairy analogues. Then […] Read more
Americans free to sell their grain in Canada
Changes are coming to the Canada Grain Act as the updated free trade agreement comes into effect in North America. As of July 1, grain grown in the United States can receive an official Canadian grade if that variety is registered in Canada. Country of origin statements on inspection certificates for American grain will be […] Read more
Sask. releases back-to-school guidelines
Saskatchewan has released its guidelines for students returning to school this fall, and there will be a few changes for those who ride the school bus to get there. There will be a seating plan that students will be required to follow. This is important to assist with contact tracing in the event of a […] Read more
Sask. unveils pandemic budget plan
Saskatchewan introduced what it called its pandemic budget June 15. The government expects to run a $2.4 billion deficit for 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 virus and its effects on the economy. The budget forecasts revenues of $13.65 billion, down $1.2 billion from the previous year, and spending of $16.07 billion, up $1.1 billion. About […] Read more
Refinery, union reach tentative deal
A tentative deal has been reached in the dispute between the Co-op Refinery Complex and Unifor 594. The deal, according to a news release issued by Federated Co-op, includes “the monetary aspects of our best and final offer along with a well defined return-to-work agreement.” The releases said the offer “balances an appreciation for our […] Read more
COVID-19 found at Hutterite colonies
Two Hutterite colonies in southwestern Saskatchewan are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said that two members of a colony in the Rural Municipality of Maple Creek tested positive last week. Another 14 were confirmed yesterday. Contact tracing is underway in the RM and the possibility of travel to Alberta is […] Read more
Agribition postpones show for this year
Canadian Western Agribition has become the latest casualty of COVID-19 restrictions. The Regina event was to celebrate its 50th show this November but has decided to postpone for a year. The new dates are Nov. 22-27, 2021. President Chris Lees said the difficult decision was made with the health and safety of people in mind. […] Read more
Sask. unveils pandemic budget
Saskatchewan introduced what it called its pandemic budget June 15. The government expects to run a $2.4 billion deficit for 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 virus and its effects on the economy. The budget forecasts revenues of $13.65 billion, down $1.2 billion from the previous year, and spending of $16.07 billion, up $1.1 billion. About […] Read more
