Angus youth forum reps named Eight Canadian Angus youth have been selected to represent Canada in May 2025 at the World Angus Forum Youth Competition. One team will be captained by Sarah MacDonald and includes Garrett Liebreich, Keely Adams, and Lainie Muir. The second team will be captained by Hillary Sauder and includes Julie Sharp, […] Read more
Stories by Saskatoon newsroom
Agribition 2024 underway – photo essay
Canadian Western Agribition kicked off its 53rd show in Regina this week. The show runs through Saturday November 30th and if you’re thinking of going you may want to check out our handy “know before you go” feature, here. You can find all our Agribition 2024 coverage here. Here’s a look at some of the […] Read more
UFA donates to community initiatives
UFA Co-operative Ltd. will donate $100,000 to four rural communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan through the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation’s Rural Communities Grant Program. The recipients are: • The Kneehill Historical Society in Three Hills, Alta., will receive $15,000 toward a UFA theatre and seminar room. • The Rimbey Agricultural Society in Rimbey, Alta., will […] Read more
Feds issue back-to-work for ports
Canada’s Industrial Relations Board ordered a resumption of operations at the Port of Montreal from Nov. 16 morning, the port’s employers association said. The move came after Canadian Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon directed the board to intervene. “As the economic losses threaten the country and begin to mount, it is up to the government to […] Read more
Agribition’s Beef Supreme champions
2024 marks the 25th year of the Beef Supreme championship at Canadian Western Agribition. Below are links to Western Producer stories capturing that rich history. You can also check out our handy “know before you go” story here. Agribition 2024 Simmental, Red Angus win Beef Supreme titles – REGINA — Two Saskatchewan families were celebrating […] Read more
AG Notes
Organic research receives funding The Organic Federation of Canada will receive up to $6,828,349 in federal funding over five years through the AgriScience program. The federation will use the funding to partner on research into the environmental benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water […] Read more
AGI supports cancer fight
Ag Growth International’s Canadian division has released a pink limited-edition UCX3 U-trough belt conveyor in support of breast cancer awareness. The company invites farmers to bid on the loader during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or the public can make a donation. All proceeds from the Conveyor for a Cause campaign will go to the […] Read more
Tractor, train collision leaves one dead
Esterhazy RCMP say one man is dead following a collision between a train and a tractor this afternoon north of Gerald, Sask. The dead man, who was driving the tractor, was from the Esterhazy area. Police say the collision occurred just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, and also resulted in a number of rail cars being […] Read more
Ag Notes
Animal health awards presented Animal Health Canada presented four awards earlier this month to recognize work in farmed animal health and welfare. Dr. Edmund (Ed) Pajor received the Carl Block Award for his contributions to advancing animal health and welfare through research and helping develop next generation of veterinary professionals. He is the Anderson-Chisholm Chair […] Read more
Climate risk guide released
The Canada Climate Law Initiative has published a new guide for small farm corporations that explains how to develop effective climate governance. Called Cultivating Effective Climate Governance: A Guide for Small Farm Corporations in Canada, the guide is tailored for farms smaller than 12,000 acres. It is designed to equip the boards of directors of […] Read more
