A past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Harold Martens, has passed away. Martens was 81. He was reeve of the RM of Excelsior, Agriculture minister in the Devine government, and served as deputy opposition leader. He retired from politics to return to ranching, and later served as president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers […]
2022 is being described as a mixed year for cattle producers across Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Stock Growers president Garner Deobald says producers had more rainfall this past year but the southwest remains extremely dry. Some producers are being forced to haul water. But he says cattle prices were on the upswing this fall, as was costs […]
A new report out Monday June 6 is looking at the possibility of a beef packing plant in Saskatchewan. The report is highlighted at the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers in Assiniboia. Co-author Willie Van Solkema sees the possibility of a new processing plant but says there are many challenges. He says Saskatchewan […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is in the midst of a major online auction fundraiser. President Kelcy Elford says there are over 3 dozen items up for bid, ranging from ranch supplies to a big game safari in Africa. Anyone can register to bid for the Saskatchewan Stock Grower fundraiser. Last year, the first ever […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers association has passed several important drought-related resolutions at the recent semi-annual meeting. President Kelcy Elford says producers would like to see livestock price insurance cost-shared with government, similar to crop insurance. Elford says producers are also asking for an improved forage insurance program, using satellite based information. He is also asking […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers has launched its annual beef drive for food banks. Stock Growers general manager Chad MacPherson says the goal is to surpass last year’s total by collecting over 10 thousand pounds of beef plus financial donations from members. He says Cargill is returning as a beef drive sponsor to match cash donations […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers is hosting a Conservation agreement on-line virtual seminar on Tuesday. The workshop with the University of B.C.’s Conservation Decisions Lab will explore the best strategies to manage threats to biodiversity in southwest Saskatchewan. The seminar runs 12:30 to 3:30 pm Tuesday November 23rd. As a token of appreciation, the Stock […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has sent a drought survival plan to the federal and provincial governments. Stock Growers President Kelcy Elford says producers need immediate government action to ensure cattle producers have sufficient feed and water during the drought. Elford wants improved support through AgriRecovery, Agristability and long-term low interest loans for drought-stricken farmers. […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is calling for immediate government action to assist livestock producers facing extreme drought. President Kelcy Elford of Caronport says widespread drought has led to feed and water supply shortages. He’s worried about a sizable herd reduction, which could reach 40 percent in the worst-hit areas. Elford is calling for a […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association will hold its annual meeting in a virtual format Tuesday afternoon. General manager Chad McPherson says there will be two key presentations, including a market outlook and a look at the impact on the beef industry from COVID-19. McPherson says resolutions will discuss such issues as orphan oil wells, prairie […]
