REGINA — Farmers with employees could qualify for a rebate related to carbon pricing as long as they file their taxes by July 15. The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was announced in this year’s federal budget, and while details are still scant, it will return a portion of the price on pollution through […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Souris River board tackles transparency issues
It’s hoped a streamlined computer system will allow all water agencies in the basin to work with the same information
REGINA — The board that oversees transboundary water apportionment for the Souris River wants its work to be more transparent and understandable. At a June meeting of the International Souris River Board (ISRB), the Canadian and American co-chairs said apportionment generally goes well, and the agencies tasked with that job are doing it correctly. However, […] Read more
Sask. to restrict wild boar farms
REGINA — Saskatchewan has placed a moratorium on new wild boar farms, effective Jan. 1, 2025. It also requires all existing wild boar operations to be licensed and inspected by that time. The move comes after the regulations developed under the New Animal Control Act take effect. The government had announced two years ago that […] Read more
Carbon tax rebate available
REGINA — Farmers with employees could qualify for a rebate related to carbon pricing as long as they file their taxes by July 15. The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was announced in this year’s federal budget, and while details are still scant, it will return a portion of the price on pollution through […] Read more
Sask. marshals service plans to emphasize rural presence
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — The head of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service says agricultural crime will be a focus for the new force. Chief marshal Rob Cameron told the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association that the provincial government determines priorities for the SMS. It will collaborate with existing police services to address those. “One of the things […] Read more
Sask. increases guardian dog rebate
Dogs purchased to prevent livestock predation are eligible
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. has bumped up the rebate available under its guardian dog program. The maximum rebate has risen from $100 to $400 per dog, or the full value of the dog if a producer paid less than $400 for it. The increase is retroactive to April 1, 2024. Agriculture minister […] Read more
Regina implement manufacturer launches staggered ripper
Degelman’s heavy duty implement will help resolve compaction problems caused by large tractors and combines
REGINA — Soil compaction has not been a serious issue under minimum tillage conditions in Western Canada, but increasingly heavy equipment is having an effect. Degelman Industries recently launched its heavy duty staggered ripper at Canada’s Farm Show to help alleviate the problem. The equipment has been available for the last eight months through a […] Read more
Morris offers large tow-between air cart
The 10 Series air cart is the first major product launch for Superior Farms since it was formed in May
REGINA — The largest tow-between air cart in the world debuted at Canada’s Farm Show in Regina last month. Morris Equipment launched its 10 Series cart, the first new major product from Superior Farms Equipment. Superior itself launched in May after acquiring Morris and Rite Way Manufacturing three years ago. Garth Massie, Canadian sales and […] Read more
New Sask. deputy ag minister starts in Aug.
REGINA — Bill Greuel is leaving Protein Industries Canada to become Saskatchewan’s deputy agriculture minister. He replaces Rick Burton, who is retiring after more than 35 years with the agriculture ministry and eight years as deputy. Greuel left the ministry to head PIC, one of Canada’s five innovation clusters, in 2018. His departure is effective […] Read more
Ukraine delegation looks for business at Regina farm show
Several businesses were at Canada’s Farm Show to gauge interest in their products and learn how to work in this country
REGINA — The war in Ukraine hasn’t stopped agricultural manufacturers from production and pursuing new markets. A delegation representing several companies was at Canada’s Farm Show in June. Taras Lysenko heads Clean Field, a grain bag manufacturer based in the Bucha district near Kiev since 2011. He said he would like to sell his product, […] Read more
