Fat cattle prices have been higher than the U.S. market for the entire year, with the basis averaging $5 over
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Record basis levels, strong demand and large fed slaughter characterize the current beef market, said market analyst Anne Wasko. Speaking to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association annual meeting June 12, Wasko said fat cattle prices have been above the U.S. market for the entire year, with the basis averaging $5 over. […] Read more
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RCMP works to build community relationships
The police force has held 87 town hall meetings and launched a new community familiarization program in Sask.
KIPLING, Sask. — Saskatchewan RCMP and the communities they serve are building new relationships, says assistant commissioner Curtis Zablocki. Speaking at the Division 1 meeting of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities earlier this month, he said 87 town hall meetings and a new community familiarization program show how detachments are reaching out. He said […] Read more
Park works with Sask. ranchers on species at risk
Grasslands National Park and producers will graze 40,000 acres of public and private land to conserve habitat for endangered birds
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Parks Canada and local ranchers are collaborating on a grass bank pilot project to help protect species at risk in the East Block of Grasslands National Park. The project in southern Saskatchewan includes about 40,000 acres of public and private land that will be grazed to […] Read moreHandling practices still have room to improve
Last year’s Western Canadian Cow Calf Survey found only 24 percent of producers use an analgesic when dehorning
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Preliminary results of last year’s Western Canadian Cow Calf Survey show producers aren’t always using recommended management practices. Kathy Larson, acting director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, said the use of some practices is up compared to 2014 when the survey was last conducted. “I did see an […] Read moreProducers told to brace for interest rate hike
FCC’s chief economist expects a hike of 25 basis points unless Bank of Canada decides the economy isn’t strong enough
Farm Credit Canada’s chief economist says producers should prepare for another possible interest rate hike in July. J.P. Gervais told Soy Canada’s annual general meeting held during Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina last week that he expects a hike of 25 basis points unless the Bank of Canada decides the economy isn’t solid enough […] Read moreSask. stock growers name new president, oppose labelling plan
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Bill Huber of Lipton is the new president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. He takes over from Shane Jahnke of Gouldtown, who served for two years. Rounding out the executive for the coming year are first vice-president Kelcy Elford from Caronport, second vice-president Garner Deobald from Hodgeville and finance chair […] Read more
New facilities help Farm Progress Show
The first Canada’s Farm Progress Show held in the new facilities on Evraz Place in Regina marked the largest version of the show in its 41-year history. Show officials said 200 exhibitors were housed in the new International Trade Centre (ITC), including 22 new innovations. Chair Shirley Janezcko said organizers planned the show to take […] Read more
Sask. Charolais operation embraces the world
HODGEVILLE, Sask. — Either way you look at it — from Hodgeville to the world or the world to Hodgeville — Garner and Lori Deobald’s impact in the beef business has indeed been worldwide. From Garner’s first trip to China in 1995 to hosting guests from Estonia after the most recent Canadian Western Agribition, the […] Read more
Vet-client relationship remains murky
Cattle producers aren’t sure how to set up such a relationship, while veterinarians worry about the paperwork
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Regulatory changes around veterinary medications mean a rancher can’t just call a veterinarian, explain what’s wrong and expect a prescription. The two must have a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to dispense and obtain prescriptions. How that relationship is established is still murky, according to several who spoke during the Saskatchewan Stock […] Read moreSaskatchewan veterinarians eye prescription change
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Anticipated bylaw changes at the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association later this year could make it easier for cattle producers to obtain medication at better prices. SVMA registrar Judy Currie said a bylaw to be discussed at the annual general meeting in September would make it possible for veterinarians to fill each […] Read more
