Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber says the impending federal election is an opportunity to help shape Canada’s future.
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SARM president asks governments not to ignore rural voices
Bill Huber says the federal election presents farmers and rural people with an opportunity to be heard on the national stage
Spring elk hunt in Saskatchewan raises concerns
Elk herds are a problem for producers, but some oppose the plan because it allows heavily pregnant cows to be killed
Large elk herds have become a big problem for farmers, but a plan to tackle the issue has raised ethical concerns.
Canada’s Farm Show move to March deemed successful
Canada’s Farm Show was held last week instead of the usual June timeframe, resulting in better attendance and happy exhibitors
The decision to move Canada’s Farm Show from June to March appears to have worked.
U.S. auto sector tariffs likened to scoring on their own net
Uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
The uncertainty caused by the on-again-off-again tariff threat has already disrupted production of some vehicles
Former Prairie agriculture agency recognized
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration operated from 1935 to 2013 and is now considered of national historic importance
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration has been gone for more than a decade, but a new designation ensures its legacy will live on.
Affidavit outlines concerns with feeder co-op
Alberta government suspends loan program at Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative following allegations of mismanagement
News that the Alberta government has suspended a loan program at Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative has shocked the beef industry.
Trade, competitiveness, investment among organic sector’s election priorities
The Canadian organic sector says its priorities for the upcoming federal election are short-term wins for competativeness and trade, and long-term investment in the sector.
Ag economist remembered for dedication to students
University of Manitoba professor was also known for his deep knowledge of agriculture and food marketing
Respected agricultural economist Al Loyns is being remembered for his work on agricultural marketing and his dedication to his students.
Manitoba budget includes tariff help for farmers
The provincial government allocates more than $1 billion to safeguard the province’s economy
The recent Manitoba budget includes investments to support the province’s agricultural producers in the face of U.S. and Chinese-imposed tariffs, provincial finance minister Adrien Sala announced last week.
Spring wheat protein premiums non-existent
Another factor to watch in the U.S. spring wheat market are retaliatory tariffs that could affect trade flows
Spring wheat protein premiums are basically non-existent right now and an analyst doesn’t see that changing anytime soon.
