Central Saskatchewan Agriculture News

Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air

Canada ships live horses mainly to Japan for slaughter, but the federal government has moved to ban the practice.

Apr 27, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Meat sector must help unlock the value of shunned cuts

The head is just one part of a pig carcass not valued in the North American market.

Apr 27, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Care for the Earth: Only planet we have

It comes down to our collective need as a species to recognize we need to do a better job of looking after the Earth because it is all we have if we want a future as a species.

Apr 26, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Spring cleaning? Beware of hantavirus

Mouse-borne infection can be deadly.

Apr 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Update for care and handling of beef cattle practice code

Beef stakeholders invited to fill out a survey.

Apr 24, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Flu outbreak sees buyers balk at beef futures

The good news is cash prices have remained more-or-less steady amid the chaos.

Apr 23, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Plentiful barley supplies may pressure prices

Forecast based on an acreage estimate lower than Statistics Canada鈥檚 7.1 million acres.

Apr 23, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Turkey, Russia to remain strong players in durum market

Adequate and timely rains critical for optimum production.

Apr 22, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Budget supports biofuel

Ottawa unveiled three tools to support biofuel projects in Canada.

Apr 22, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Domestic birds host for bovine influenza A virus

Epidemiologist says there is 鈥榮till lots鈥� to investigate about how virus jumped from birds to dairy cattle.

Apr 22, 2024 7:03 AM Read more >