Tag Archives: Agriculture
Saskatchewan farmer appointed to the Senate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of three new independent senators last week, and among them is Todd Lewis from Saskatchewan. Lewis is a fourth-generation farmer from Gray, Sask...
Feb 10, 2025
North American bison industry responds to tariff threats
Bison roamed North America for thousands of years before there were any international borders. Ranchers and conservationists on both sides of the Canadian-U.S. border saved the species from extinction...
Feb 07, 2025
USask research explores yeast genetics for better chicken feed
A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers has hatched an innovative project to improve the health of chickens by upgrading the feed they eat. Dr. Natacha Hogan and Dr. Chris Eskiw with ...
Feb 07, 2025
Sask Wheat to support new USask crop research chair
Sask Wheat has committed $6.5 million to support the establishment of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). T...
Feb 07, 2025
Port of Churchill, rail lines receive funding
The federal and Manitoba governments are teaming up to provide nearly $80 million at the Port of Churchill. Manitoba’s portion is $36.4 million over two years and will go to the Arctic Gateway G...
Feb 06, 2025
'Destabilizing': Grain farmer; Cereals Canada brace for uncertainty amid tariff threat
Uncertainty. That word and feeling has become a unifier across the country since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Canada. "That's really what the biggest problem right now is, there's n...
Feb 04, 2025
Nutrien supports USask campaign
Nutrien is joining forces with the the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on a campaign to have a lasting impact on the future of global agricultural sustainability. Nutrien is providing $15 million d...
Feb 04, 2025
Tariffs on pause for 30 days
North Americans can breathe a sigh of relief after U-S President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Canada. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe gave credit to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal Finance...
Feb 04, 2025
Farm groups says U.S. tariffs on Canadian grain will cost farmers and families on both sides of the border
The U.S. is Canada's sixth largest market for non-durum wheat, fourth largest market for durum wheat, second largest market for barley, and largest market for oats. Dean Dias with Cereals Canada is ra...
Feb 03, 2025
Farm groups says U.S. tariffs on Canadian grain will cost farmers and families on both sides of the border
The U.S. is Canada's sixth largest market for non-durum wheat, fourth largest market for durum wheat, second largest market for barley, and largest market for oats. Dean Dias with Cereals Canada is ra...
Feb 03, 2025
