Karen Briere

Karen Briere

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Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

Stories by Karen Briere

Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Livestock Management, News

Importance placed on cow herd size questioned

Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue

The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Cattle stand in a dry pasture looking at the camera.
Livestock Management, News

Importance placed on cow herd size questioned

Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue

The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Peggy Gwillim spins yarn at the Canadian Fibre Mill near Caron, Sask., while Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre, left, and mill owners Karen and Howard Smith watch.
Farm Living

Sask. yarn fit for a king and queen

The Canadian Fibre Mill, located west of Moose Jaw near Caron, offers yarn made from fibre collected across the country

Karen Smith and her husband, Howard, have raised sheep for decades and operate a transport company that moves sheep and wool across Canada.
Cattle gather on the top of a small hill in a very dry pasture.
Livestock Management, News

Saskatchewan cattle producers face another dry year

Sask. cattle producers are facing another dry year, causing concerns they may have to downsize their herds

Jeff Yorga’s ranch is now experiencing its ninth year of drought, and the president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association said there are many others facing similar conditions.
Bulging green fababeans grow from the stalk of a single plant.
Crop Management, News

Saskatchewan gets new fababean breeding program

The collaboration between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and J4 Agri-Science will focus on developing more desirable varieties

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and J4 Agri-Science have announced they are working together to develop commercial varieties of fababean that mature earlier, yield higher and have better disease resistance.
Two people cross a street walking toward a building on a corner with a sign on it that reads, "Future Home of Sunterra."
News

Sunterra’s American assets sold to Tyson

A U.S. court last week ordered the sale of three hog subsidiaries of Sunterra Group after allegations of financial fraud

A U.S. district court judge last week approved the receiver’s motion to sell three hog companies owned by Alberta-based Sunterra Group to the Pork Group Inc.
Supply management bill goes straight to Senate
News

Supply management bill goes straight to Senate

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

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