Beef industry representatives repeated their message to the federal government last week that impending transportation regulations will not work for their sector. Several met with agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau for an hour-long meeting during her visit to Canadian Western Agribition. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association chief executive officer Ryder Lee said the time allowed them to cover […] Read more
Karen Briere
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FCC upbeat about wheat, canola, pulse, soy
Growth and diversification are not easy, concedes Farm Credit Canada, but the future is bright for these crops
An analysis by Farm Credit Canada shows opportunities for Canada to expand and diversify markets for four major crops in spite of trade tensions. Chief economist J.P. Gervais said wheat, canola, pulse and soy markets all have potential. Although beef and pork were not included in a trade report released last week he said animal […] Read more
Purebred beef shows continue at Agribition
Show results from yesterday’s events at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina include more purebred beef events plus the start of the sheep classes. In the Black Angus show, Brooking Countess 7077, with calf at side Brooking Dusty’s Countess 9026, took the grand champion female honours for Brooking Angus Ranch of Radville, Sask., and Dusty Rose […] Read more
Seized animal court cases proceed
Two Saskatchewan cattle producers charged under animal welfare laws are expected to be back in court in January. Cattle were seized from both men last winter after animal protection officers found dead and dying animals. Charges were laid under provincial animal protection legislation and the Criminal Code of Canada. Both men made first appearances earlier […] Read more
Beef shows, sales dominate at Agribition
Purebred beef shows and sales are well underway at Canadian Western Agribition. The First Lady Classic, Futurity and President’s Classic interbreed show kicks off the events each year. The First Lady Classic winner was a Black Angus, VOS Vegas Black Pearl 3F, from Poplar Meadows Angus and Haillie Conley of Houston, B.C. Remitall West of […] Read more
Bibeau hopes CN, union can resolve strike
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the government continues to hope the strike at Canadian National Railway can be resolved by the workers and company on their own. She told reporters at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina that all options are on the table, but there is no timeline for when the government might intervene. […] Read more
Community safety officers in short supply in Sask.
Saskatchewan’s community safety officer program is an option for municipalities looking for bylaw enforcement and low-risk policing needs, but only about 30 officers have been hired since the program’s rollout five years ago. Daryl Chernook, program manager for the province’s corrections and policing ministry, said CSOs can be another presence in rural areas to help […] Read more
Saskatchewan MLA keeps door open for more drainage
Consultations on how best to mitigate agricultural drainage in Saskatchewan will take at least another 18 months, says Lyle Stewart, the legislative secretary to the Water Security Agency and former agriculture minister. Even after that, farmers and landowners may still be at odds with each other. Some at a WSA presentation to rural municipal councillors […] Read more
New Sask. economic plan leans on agriculture
Province hopes to increase value of exports by 50 percent and develop more markets worth $1 billion in exports
Agricultural targets loom large in Saskatchewan’s updated growth plan. The document, released by Premier Scott Moe Nov. 14, sets out actions and goals to strengthen the economy and build the population. Some of the goals were already mentioned in last month’s throne speech, including increasing agricultural processing. But the economic strategies contained in the document […] Read more
Bibeau stays on in federal ag portfolio
Marie-Claude Bibeau has been re-appointed federal agriculture minister. The Quebec MP served in the post since March 1 and was re-elected in last month’s general election. She returns to deal with continuing market access concerns in China and other countries, the review of business risk management programs and the current strike hampering grain movement at […] Read more
