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Fillmore farmer moving forward with 'cautious optimism' as canola tariff deal reached
For the first time in months, Jake Leguee has hope the canola in his bins will turn a better profit. The trade deal between Canada and China that will drop tariffs on canola meal and lower the levy on...
Jan 20, 2026 Jake Leguee, a farmer west of Fillmore, said he has sold less canola this year, than the year prior. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
New enforcement agency to take over Saskatchewan's animal welfare services
A new agency will be in charge of animal welfare in Saskatchewan this spring. Starting on April 1, the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will take over from Animal Protection Services of S...
Jan 19, 2026 Russ Austin, board chair for the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency, said he’s looking forward to working with the ministry and other stakeholders across the province. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Farmer describes China trade deal as positive, but won't influence this year's crop
It may be January, but for a farmer, the work is year round. Rob Stone was spending a blustery Friday cleaning lentil seed, sweeping out the shop, and doing office work. "Avoiding the wind as much as ...
Jan 17, 2026 Saskatchewan farmer Rob Stone says it’s too late in the year to adjust his mix of crops to try to take advantage of any increase in canola price that may result from the China trade deal. (josefpittner / Depositphotos.com)
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confir...
Jan 16, 2026
Carney reaches 'landmark' tariff quota deal with China on EVs, canola
BEIJING - Prime Minister Mark Carney touted a renewed relationship with China and "enormous progress" on trade irritants as he announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the ...
Jan 16, 2026
Canola tariff situation with China intricate, but middle ground could be found: Lyndsey Smith
While Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Scott Moe take meetings in China, farmers across Saskatchewan are waiting to see what might change on the canola front. China is one of the biggest export ...
Jan 14, 2026 Profitability is a key worry these days for farmer. Lyndsey Smith, editor of RealAgriculture, told the Evan Bray Show that it’s likely going to be a tough year to pull profit out of the ground. (980 CJME file photo)
Canadian farmers hoping Carney can find resolution to canola tariffs in China
Canadian farmers are hoping for a breakthrough on punishing tariffs as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade in China this week. Rick White, president of the Canadian Canola Growers Association, says...
Jan 14, 2026
'Crime of opportunity': Cattle theft in Saskatchewan concerning for producers
As Saskatchewan producers eagerly wait for the meeting between Premier Scott Moe, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese officials to discuss agricultural trade relationships, discussions about cattle...
Jan 13, 2026 Corporal Owen Third took on the role of RCMP livestock investigator in 2023. He said cattle theft is a "crime of opportunity," and people aren't travelling far to deliberately steal cattle. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
U.S. corn profit margins for 2026 crop? In a word, ugly
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on Jan. 8, 2026. As corn producers head into another growing season, economic headwinds are intensifying - not from just one direction, but from b...
Jan 10, 2026 As U.S. producers weigh planting decisions for 2026, the high cost of corn production versus soybeans looms large. (EsinDeniz / Depositphotos.com)
Tariffs, drought and rising costs: Shaun Haney looks back at 2025 agriculture stories
From big yields, the rising cost of beef, canola tariffs and drought, there was no shortage of major headline stories for agriculture in Saskatchewan for 2025. To recap the year and look ahead to what...
Dec 29, 2025 Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture joins the Evan Bray Show to look back at the year of agriculture in 2025 and what he's keeping a close eye on for 2026. (650 CKOM file photo)
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8:30 - Another school year has wrapped up, and report cards are out! Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Educati...