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Sask. Crop Insurance allowing more acres of low yielding crops be redirected to feed

Jul 13, 2023 | 6:13pm

Saskatchewan livestock producers facing challenges from the dry conditions this season, have access to support from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. Sask. Crop Insurance is allowing additional acres of low yielding cereal and pulse crops to be diverted to feed. Acting Vice-President of Operations at Sask. Crop Insurance Lorelei Hulston says this applies to farmers […]

Protein Industries Canada outlines ambitious plan to expand farm sales

Sep 24, 2021 | 6:47am

Regina-based Protein Industries Canada has outlined a plan to expand plant-based farm sales to 25 billion dollars in 15 years. CEO Bill Greuel says the roadmap requires support and co-ordination from business, government and researchers. The plan would expand Canada’s plant-based sales from the current 2.5 billion to 25 billion by 2035. Greuel says the […]

Sask. livestock have special needs during bitter cold weather

Jan 17, 2020 | 6:00am

Livestock face special needs with temperatures slipping below minus 30 across the province, and windchills reaching minus 45. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association District 5 director Levi Hull farms near Willowbrook, just west of Yorkton. He says providing adequate shelter for the animals is crucial. He says portable windbreaks are a good option for producers when there […]

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