Tag Archives: Agriculture
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Listen: Financial stress on cattle producers and feedlots
As cattle prices fall to the lowest level in seven years, livestock groups continue to call on the federal government for help during this difficult time. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access has the latest...
Alice McFarlane Apr 22, 2020
Donated milk products flow to food banks
Saskatchewan Dairy producers are making a major donation to food banks around the province. SaskMilk policy and research manager Joy Smith said an agreement was reached with processors to turn the raw...
Alice McFarlane Apr 22, 2020
Farmers looking to expand storage capacity amid low gas prices
Some blends of oil are now trading for negative rates on world markets.While the tumbling prices are not good news for large swaths of Saskatchewan's economy some sectors are seeing savings. Farmers w...
Apr 21, 2020 Some farmers are looking to store more fuel as low oil prices bring down the cost. (The Canadian Press)
Biggest sale of the year for local auction company
Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers at Tisdale are preparing for their biggest auction of the year. COVID-19 has changed how business is conducted but the auction will go ahead with a slightly different form...
Alice McFarlane Apr 21, 2020
Listen: Farmers support Takeout Day
Canada's dairy, poultry and egg farmers have joined forces to support local restaurants. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks about this movement encouraging Canadians to order from their favourite lo...
Alice McFarlane Apr 21, 2020
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July
Federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to give farmers more time to consider a business risk management program. The deadline to enroll in AgriStability has been extended without ...
Alice McFarlane Apr 20, 2020
Showing gratitude to farmers through social media campaign
A Saskatoon-based company is finding new ways to share positive messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access explains a new campaign that brings attention to the important wor...
Alice McFarlane Apr 20, 2020
Agriculture products included in road ban exemptions
The provincial government along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) have introduced road ban exemptions for agriculture products.Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg ...
Apr 17, 2020 ID 95063146 © Dakotastudios Dreamstime.com
Online auction sales benefit from self-isolation
The impact from COVID-19 has not been all doom and gloom. Saskatchewan companies involved in online auction sales have in recent weeks seen a bump in business.Myron Schmalz, an auctioneer at Schmalz A...
Apr 17, 2020 Schmalz Auctions is offering a phone app for its customers. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
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