A veterinarian in Shaunavon, Sask., believes feed with glyphosate residue adversely affects cattle health
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — A Saskatchewan veterinarian blames glyphosate in feed for livestock health concerns he has encountered but Monsanto disputes that claim, saying studies show gut microbes aren’t adversely affected by the chemical. Dr. Ted Dupmeier, who operates his own practice at Shaunavon, told about 50 people at a recent event he called an […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Sask. land sale raises concerns
Crown land sales in Saskatchewan are once again raising concerns in the conservation community. This fall, the province has offered 75 parcels totalling 11,000 acres of Crown agricultural land for sale by online auction. Well-known conservationist and author Trevor Herriott said in a blog post that virtually none of these parcels have conservation easements on […] Read more
Insurance geared to farm property, liability
SGI Canada has established a farm business unit designed to improve insurance service to farmers. Professional agrologist Blair McClinton leads the new unit, which is still staffing up with people who have agricultural knowledge to serve farm customers in the three Prairie provinces. He said that is critical. People have become more removed from the […] Read more
Ag ministers gather for trade summit as NAFTA clouds gather
Agriculture ministers from North America are meeting in Colorado this week against the backdrop of uncertain North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Washington, D.C. Saskatchewan minister Lyle Stewart said discussions in Denver will most certainly focus on trade. “That’s always the topic of conversation at the Tri-National Accord and we think it’s particularly important […] Read more
‘Supercluster’ makes funding shortlist
A Saskatchewan-based proposal to position Canada as the world’s supplier of plant-based protein is one of nine finalists for a share of federal innovation money. Protein Innovations Canada supercluster made the cut after the government received 50 proposals involving more than 1,000 companies that pledged investment of $17 billion in various sectors. A supercluster is […] Read more
Federal government defends supply management at NAFTA
Canada will continue to defend its supply management system for dairy in the face of American demands for greater transparency and access in a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay said Oct. 16 the Canadian government and its negotiators remain firm in their support. In a conference call from Europe, where […] Read more
One dead in accident during Sask. storm
Saskatchewan RCMP say one man is dead after a single motor vehicle accident about 10 kilometres south of Burstall during last night’s firefighting efforts. But incident commander Inspector Ted Munro said it is unknown whether the fire or visibility caused the accident on a grid road. Two men fighting another fire near Tompkins were sent […] Read more
Windstorm, grass fires wreak havoc in Saskatchewan, Alberta
Alberta UPDATED – 1625 CST October 18, 2017 – Four Alberta municipalities remain under a state of local emergency resulting from high winds and numerous wildfires, and wind warnings remain in effect in some areas. Crowsnest Pass, the M.D. of Acadia, Wheatland County and Medicine Hat remain on high alert. In the Crowsnest Pass, a […] Read more
Feds remain staunch supporters of supply management
Canada will continue to defend its supply management system for dairy in the face of American demands for greater transparency and access in a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said Oct. 16 the Canadian government and its negotiators remain firm in their support. In a conference call from Europe, where […] Read more
Pea plant construction talks continue in Moose Jaw
Canadian Protein Innovation plans to process yellow peas into starch and protein for animal protein replacements and for industrial uses
Negotiations continue between the City of Moose Jaw and Canadian Protein Innovation on possible construction of a $100 million pea processing facility. The city says it had extended the deadline to reach an agreement on the land purchase and servicing agreement until Nov. 30. A previous extension from Aug. 31 to Oct. 3 had also […] Read more
