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Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan. ...
Apr 16, 2025 Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says the province has seen a fairly slow melt this year, which has kept flooding to a minimum, with most of the moisture soaking into the soil. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners. Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced...
Apr 10, 2025
New initiative hopes to boost consumer confidence for Canadian meat products
By Scott Boulton Canadian producers will have a new way to make sure they can say their product is upholding sustainability, as the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is unveiling their participation in the ...
Apr 09, 2025 The Protein PACT Sustainability Framework will judge sustainability across the country from producers. (Discover Estevan file photo)
Beef Expo inspires the next generation of cattle producers
By Alice McFarlane The 11th annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo returns to Saskatoon this weekend, and with it come learning opportunities for young cattle producers. Prairieland Park hosts the event as a w...
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'Uncertainty is the big word': Chinese canola tariffs hitting Sask. farmers
Farmers in Saskatchewan are already feeling the pinch after China slapped 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola oil and other products. Lee Stanley, who farms near Gainsborough in the southeast corn...
Mar 31, 2025 Sask. farmer Lee Stanley says it's frustrating to deal with Chinese tariffs on canola, which were put into place as a result of tariffs on electric vehicles imposed by the Government of Canada. (980 CJME file farmer)
Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil. Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's mo...
Mar 26, 2025 Codie Nagy with Sask Oilseeds says the enhanced AgriStability program from Ottawa is "not the lifeline we've been waiting for." (980 CJME file photo)
P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tari...
Mar 25, 2025
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that th...
Mar 23, 2025 David Reid drives a seeding rig as he plants a canola crop on the family's farm near Cremona, Alta.in 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China
CALGARY - Canola farmers are bracing for impact as China looks to impose hefty tariffs on their industry in response to Canadian tariffs on the country's electric vehicle exports. Just mere weeks away...
Mar 19, 2025
Retaliatory Chinese tariffs on canola oil causing uncertainty in Sask.
The chair of Sask Oilseeds says China's retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola oil will spell trouble for farmers and canola crushers alike. "This is going to place a lot of pressure on our domestic c...
Mar 17, 2025 A study commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada pegged the industry’s annual economic impact at around $43.7 billion. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: When a DIY project tests your patience
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 11
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about public art in Saskatoon, finds out about a Canadian helping rebuild Ukraine, the lo...