Sage grouse protection | Producers concerned about fencing costs under new regulations to protect wild sage grouse
MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Saskatchewan’s cow-calf producers say those who raise cattle in the area where a sage grouse protection order has been issued should be fairly compensated. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has added its voice to others who are concerned about the emergency protection order issued by the federal government late last year. […] Read moreTag Archives Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association
Protect wildlife with ‘rational’ plan
MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Cattle producers from southwestern Sask-atchewan say a plan for species-at-risk recovery in the area must not override their need to earn a living. The South of the Divide multi-species initiative is a federal-provincial project in the Milk River watershed. Taking a multi-species or ecosystem approach will help more species than focusing […] Read more
Use caution when expanding cow herd
Low interest rates help | Producers must understand the risks of expansion, say experts
CYPRESS HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK, Sask. — Low interest rates present an attractive option for livestock producers looking to expand their herds. However, Paul Hammerton of MNP cautioned producers to look before they leap. He told the recent Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association convention that the combination of low interest rates, high cattle prices and optimism allows […] Read moreSask. Stock Growers Association in brief
Cattle theft a problem CYPRESS HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK, Sask. — RCMP should better address the growing problem of cattle theft, say the province’s cow-calf producers. A resolution passed at the recent annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association called on the organization to work with rural municipalities and the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association to lobby […] Read more
Cattle producers’ security fund under consideration
A proposal to establish a Saskatchewan cattle producers’ assurance fund is now in agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud’s hands. The plan, which was developed by the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, sets out how a fund could help producers who aren’t paid when livestock dealers go under. Although dealers carry bonds, the amounts aren’t usually large enough […] Read more
