The Canadian cattle industry is getting a two-year delay on enforcement of new transport regulations set to come into effect in February. The federal government says the two year transition period will enable the cattle sector to complete research on infrastructure, education and awareness of livestock transport. Saskatchewan Stock Growers President Bill Huber says his […]
The Canadian Western Agribition is attracting farmers from not just Canada, but also Europe. Sophia Persson is a Simmental and Charolais breeder from Sweden and this is her first time at Agribition. Persson says the event is very impressive. “It’s a large exhibition, by our measurements very large. Seeing lots of impressive cattle and finding inspiration […]
Agriculture minister David Marit leaves Sunday for a 6-day trade mission to Mexico. Marit says Mexico is an important market for Saskatchewan agriculture exports. He says Mexico is Saskatchewan’s fourth largest market for farm products. He says Mexico bought 750 million dollars worth of Saskatchewan canola, wheat and cattle genetics last year. Marit says […]
Saskatchewan livestock producers have a new financing option. The manager of the Saskatchewan Livestock Finance Co-operative, Terry Wensley, says the new SK co-op is designed to help provide loans to livestock producers to expand herd size He says there has been a lot of support for the new co-op and new members are welcome. Wensley says […]
Many Saskatchewan cattle producers are checking their livestock water supplies for high sulfate levels. Free water testing is available through regional Agriculture ministry offices. Provincial cattle specialist Leah Clark says the busiest location is Moose Jaw with 450 requests, followed by Swift Current, Outlook and Kindersley. Livestock water quality testing results are showing higher than […]
Saskatchewan cattle producers are disappointed with a tweet on social media from the Weather Network. The Weather Network sent a message on twitter suggesting those who want to save the planet could consider limiting beef consumption. Canadian cattle producers say the information does not paint an accurate picture of beef production. Cattle production efficiency has […]
The head of animal protection in Saskatchewan is making a specific request to cattlemen. The executive director of Animal Protection Services, Don Ferguson, is asking livestock producers to call his office before a tragedy happens. Ferguson says if something doesn’t seem right on a neighbor’s property, call his office. Ferguson, says it is important to […]
The vice president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is worried about the sell-off of cattle this spring due to drought. Bob Lowe says the cattle market has taken a significant price drop in the past month because of rising feed costs due to drought. He says cattle prices have dropped 20 dollars per hundredweight and […]
Cattle producers in Saskatchewan are joining forces with several businesses and Regina restaurants to promote June as beef month. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Ryder Lee says 16 restaurants and bars in Regina have put beef at the top of the list for special menu items. Lee says beef is featured in special cocktails, appetizers and […]
