Tag Archives: Agriculture

Tariffs, low prices put squeeze on Sask. honey producers
Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskat...
Apr 04, 2025

SARM shares rural perspective and federal election priorities
The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said...
Alice McFarlane Apr 03, 2025

'There's gonna be problems': Trade war another roadblock for Sask outfitters
One northern Saskatchewan outfitter said their phones stopped ringing when the trade war between the United States and Canada began. Another said they had an American client back out of a guided trip ...
Apr 03, 2025

Tariff reprieve for agriculture
The agriculture sectors of Canada and Mexico were spared from new tariffs as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs ran...
Alice McFarlane Apr 03, 2025

Fruit and vegetable growers brace for tariffs and urge government action
Over three days last month, Canada’s greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada&...
Alice McFarlane Apr 02, 2025

Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite o...
Alice McFarlane Apr 02, 2025

Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills a...
Apr 01, 2025

New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, b...
The Canadian Press Apr 01, 2025

Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). It offers Canadian...
Alice McFarlane Apr 01, 2025

Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is partnering with Cornerstone Cr...
Alice McFarlane Mar 31, 2025

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