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A 180-degree turn on bill to exempt fuel used for grain drying & heating barns from the carbon tax
Senators voted yesterday (Thurs) to send Bill C-234 to third and final reading -- without any changes. That's a 180 from the amendment that had been given the green light -- which would have not ...
Nov 03, 2023
Farm Credit Canada hosting Young Farmer Summit nation-wide this winter
Young farmers across Canada looking to sharpen their skills while making connections have an opportunity to attend a series of events hosted by Farm Credit Canada. The FCC Young Farmers Summit, which&...
Nov 02, 2023
Three groups collaborating to establish Grasslands Conservation Initiative
A collaborative effort is being made to conserve grasslands across the country. The Canadian Cattle Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada created the Grasslands Con...
Nov 02, 2023
Senators debate amended Bill C-234, farm groups want original version passed
A Private Member's Bill aimed at exempting natural gas and propane used for certain farming practices from the carbon tax, is front-and-centre again in the Senate. It's possible, that debate over...
Nov 01, 2023
Sask. communities among 86 across Canada to receive FCC Funding for community projects
Farm Credit Canada announced they are giving $1.5 million to 86 community groups nationwide to support rural capital projects. Through the FCC's AgriSpirit Fund, 15 communities in Saskatchewan will re...
Oct 31, 2023
Sask. Cattle prices in the red this past week: Cattle Market Update
Prices for all feeder steer and heifer weight categories are down, according to the latest cattle market update from Canfax. For the week ending October 27, Canfax reported feeder steer pric...
Oct 31, 2023
Growing Agri-Food Exports, Increasing Irrigated Acres mentioned in Throne Speech
Sharing agricultural products to the world was one of the messages sent in yesterday's (Wed) Throne Speech as well as from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The Speech noted 2022 was a record-year for a...
Oct 26, 2023
Deadline to file a return for Underused Housing Tax around the corner
The Underused Housing Tax is meant to curtail foreign ownership of housing through trusts in Canada's large cities. However, in some circumstances, farmers are being hit with the need to file a return...
Oct 26, 2023
Farmers planning for next spring may utilize crop prices to influence seeding intentions
Now that harvest is complete, farmers are turning their attention to next season. Part of the decision-making process is looking at which crops to plant based on prices. Chief Agricultural Editor of S...
Oct 25, 2023
Pulse Canada optimistic trade to India won't be disrupted despite ongoing tensions
The President of Pulse Canada is optimistic there won't be any disruptions to the flow of products to India, despite ongoing tensions between India and Canada. Greg Cherewyk believes that based on con...
Oct 24, 2023
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