Agriculture

• Blockades show Canada ‘too reliant’ on Ambassador Bridge, experts say

  After a week of blockades at the Ambassador Bridge disrupted to key Canadian industries, some experts are sounding the alarm about economic dependence on the bridge.

  Economy

  Feb 16
  
• 2021 was record year for Saskatchewan agricultural exports

  The Saskatchewan government valued agricultural exports at $17.5 billion for 2021, surpassing the previous record of $16.4 billion set in 2020.

  Economy

  Feb 14
  
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• Grassroots organization aims to bring more mental health supports to Manitoba farmers

  Created by veterans of Manitoba's farming community, the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program intends to begin accepting appointments in March.

  Health

  Feb 8
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• Natural disasters help create feed shortage for B.C. ranchers

  The B.C. Cattlemen's Association said some ranchers are having to sell off parts of their base heard.

  Canada

  Jan 31
• Dry January: Alberta farmers appeal for help as feed supply dwindles

  Alberta cattle producers say 2022 seems to have begun much the same way the 2021 season ended. Whether bracing against the bitter cold, or a chinook wind, conditions are dry.

  Weather

  Jan 28
• Addressing water management in southern Alberta: ‘We will have more droughts’

  'We had quite a few creeks and springs that dried up this year, and I've never seen this many in the 12 years that I've been here.'

  Environment

  Jan 20
• APAS to conduct research into farmer share of increasing food prices

  Ian Boxall, president of APAS, said the organization wants to promote awareness when it comes to increasing food costs which are being attributed to high commodity prices.

  Consumer

  Jan 20
• Canada, Saskatchewan governments extend application deadline for livestock water projects

  The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have extended the application deadline for projects associated with the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program.

  Environment

  Jan 18
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• Federated Co-op announces integrated agriculture complex north of Regina refinery

  Federated Co-op says the new complex just north of the refinery will include Canada's largest renewable diesel facility and a canola crushing plant.

  Economy

  Jan 17
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• Sask. farmers coping with increased feed costs and adverse weather may face another cattle sell-off

  Farmers struggling with increased feed prices and adverse weather are facing another potential herd sell-off.

  Consumer

  Jan 16