Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili has called on the federal government to rebate the carbon tax farmers are paying to dry their grain. Meili has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ask for a rebate as quickly as possible, and he asked Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to co-sign. “(The carbon tax is) amounting to […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Dream ends for Moose Jaw pea plant
A pea plant proposed for Moose Jaw in 2016 appears to be a no-go. One of the two main German proponents pulled out of the project last year and the other is battling legal difficulties related to his previous job at the Emsland-Starke potato plant in his home country. Michael Schonert, along with three others, […] Read more
Farmers move beyond the air waves and the rink
On the Farm: Rusti Dean worked in radio and TV while Brendon Sobchuk played hockey; now they’re helping operate the family farm
LANG, Sask. — Early risers in southern Saskatchewan might have listened to Rustie Dean on one of several radio stations, or watched her as the weather morning host on Regina’s Global television station. Earlier this year, she announced she was stepping away from her most recent radio show, putting an end to a 3 a.m. […] Read moreAnimal welfare charges laid
Charges have been laid against a Lampman, Sask., farmer after more than 130 cattle were seized from his operation last February. Chad Mokelky has been charged under Section 4(2) of the province’s Animal Protection Act for causing or permitting an animal to be in distress. He also faces two Criminal Code of Canada counts for […] Read more
Sask. unveils new ag growth plan
Buoyed by a recent trade trip, Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister says the time for the province to boost value-added processing and exports is now. David Marit said a plan announced in last week’s speech from the throne is achievable. “I just returned from Mexico and, seeing how they’re using oats and flax and canola, I think […] Read more
Farm groups vow to work with minority gov’t
Producers hope the Liberals will listen to their concerns, despite the absence of elected Liberal MPs on the Prairies
Canadian farmers await the appointment of a new federal cabinet and the resumption of work on critical agricultural files now that the election is over. One Saskatchewan organization is already calling on the re-elected Liberal government to scrap the carbon tax for beleaguered farmers. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has sent letters to the […] Read more
Manitoba reverses policy on grazing lease renewals
Producers pleased they will now have first right of renewal on existing crown leases; proposed move to open auction had been a concern
Manitoba cattle producers are breathing a little easier knowing they will have first right of renewal on existing crown agricultural leases. The provincial government announced Oct. 11 it would give them that right after outrage over new regulations that allocated leases by open auction. Producers liked the idea of an auction, saying it is a […] Read more
Animal welfare charges laid in Sask.
Charges have been laid against a Lampman, Sask., farmer after more than 130 cattle were seized from his operation last February. Chad Mokelky has been charged under Section 4(2) of the province’s Animal Protection Act for causing or permitting an animal to be in distress. He also faces two Criminal Code of Canada counts for […] Read more
Sask. throne speech sets out new ag growth plan
The Saskatchewan government will release a new growth plan that includes revised agricultural targets. The speech from the throne, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty this afternoon, sets the tone for the final legislative session before the next provincial election. It says the 2020s will be a decade of growth, and the growth plan will set […] Read more
Get back to work, fix trade, ag leaders tell Liberals
The next steps for Canada’s Liberal minority government are clear as far as Canadian farm leaders are concerned. They want trade relationships to be re-established and agriculture to be a priority. Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Mary Robinson said it’s time to get back to work on issues that matter. “CFA is looking forward to […] Read more
