

FCC Food and Beverage Report
Food and beverage manufacturers face an uncertain future
Canada's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to see modest sales growth in 2026, but weak demand continues to challenge the sector. Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector includes more than 11,000 businesses and employs roughly 318,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the countr...
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SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network
Mental health services for the agriculture sector
Starting tomorrow, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture,...
Mar 31, 2026
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What's Trending
Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
Mar 12, 2026

Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bodnarus Auctioneering: providing professionalism and results
Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Mar 09, 2026
SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Mar 06, 2026

News

Animal Enforcement Agency
New department to police animal welfare in Saskatchewan
Animal welfare enforcement services are now under the wing of a new organization. The program is being delivered by the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA), following the transition of services previously provided by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan. SAEA is responsible for enforcing The Animal Prot...
14h ago
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Cash advance
Interest-free limit set for Advance Payments Program
The interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP) of $250,000 has been established for the 2026 program year, for all non-canola advances. APP gives producers access to low-cost cash advances of up to $1 million, based on the anticipated value of their agricultural products. Under the program, producers typ...
14h ago
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FCC Food and Beverage Report
Food and beverage manufacturers face an uncertain future
Canada's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to see modest sales growth in 2026, but weak demand continues to challenge the sector. Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector includes more than 11,000 businesses and employs roughly 318,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the countr...
15h ago
Read More

SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network
Mental health services for the agriculture sector
Starting tomorrow, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture,...
Mar 31, 2026
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Richardson's Ground Squirrel
Farm groups applaud decision on strychnine use
There has been a strong and positive response to the decision allowing the use of strychnine to control Richardson's ground squirrels (RGS) on a temporary basis. Farmers and ranchers, along with agricultural organizations across the Prairies, successfully advocated for the federal government to reverse its decision. T...
Mar 31, 2026
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Swine disease
Research focused on swine infections
A bacterial pathogen that can cause respiratory disease, meningitis, and sudden death in post-weaned piglets can cause significant animal health challenges and economic losses for producers. Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is investing in new research aimed at addressing Streptococcus suis. The project is led by Dongyan Xu...
Mar 30, 2026
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What's Trending
Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
Mar 12, 2026

Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Mar 09, 2026
SARM Convention
Sask RMs gather to address come concerns
Mar 06, 2026

Straight cutting your canola
File photo of an irrigation system on a farm in southern Alberta.
Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
Feb 13, 2026

Crops

Cash advance
Interest-free limit set for Advance Payments Program
The interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP) of $250,000 has been established for the 2026 program year, for all non-canola advances. APP gives producers access to low-cost cash advances of up to $1 million, based on the anticipated value of their agricultural products. Under the program, producers typ...
14h ago
Read More

FCC Food and Beverage Report
Food and beverage manufacturers face an uncertain future
Canada's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to see modest sales growth in 2026, but weak demand continues to challenge the sector. Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector includes more than 11,000 businesses and employs roughly 318,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the countr...
15h ago
Read More

SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network
Mental health services for the agriculture sector
Starting tomorrow, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture,...
Mar 31, 2026
Read More

Richardson's Ground Squirrel
Farm groups applaud decision on strychnine use
There has been a strong and positive response to the decision allowing the use of strychnine to control Richardson's ground squirrels (RGS) on a temporary basis. Farmers and ranchers, along with agricultural organizations across the Prairies, successfully advocated for the federal government to reverse its decision. T...
Mar 31, 2026
Read More

Livestock

Animal Enforcement Agency
New department to police animal welfare in Saskatchewan
Animal welfare enforcement services are now under the wing of a new organization. The program is being delivered by the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA), following the transition of services previously provided by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan. SAEA is responsible for enforcing The Animal Prot...
14h ago
Read More

FCC Food and Beverage Report
Food and beverage manufacturers face an uncertain future
Canada's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to see modest sales growth in 2026, but weak demand continues to challenge the sector. Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector includes more than 11,000 businesses and employs roughly 318,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the countr...
15h ago
Read More

SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network
Mental health services for the agriculture sector
Starting tomorrow, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture,...
Mar 31, 2026
Read More

Richardson's Ground Squirrel
Farm groups applaud decision on strychnine use
There has been a strong and positive response to the decision allowing the use of strychnine to control Richardson's ground squirrels (RGS) on a temporary basis. Farmers and ranchers, along with agricultural organizations across the Prairies, successfully advocated for the federal government to reverse its decision. T...
Mar 31, 2026
Read More

Swine disease
Research focused on swine infections
A bacterial pathogen that can cause respiratory disease, meningitis, and sudden death in post-weaned piglets can cause significant animal health challenges and economic losses for producers. Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is investing in new research aimed at addressing Streptococcus suis. The project is led by Dongyan Xu...
Mar 30, 2026
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Healthy soils
Collaboration on a soil health strategy
The federal government and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) are creating a National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy. AAFC will collaborate with SCCC to establish a committee structure and advisory working groups to guide its development and provide an opportunity for expert input across key areas, incl...
Mar 27, 2026
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Markets

Agricultural Policy Framework
Farmers share their wishes for the agriculture and agri-food sector
The next five-year Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) will take effect on April 2028 and continue until March 2033. The plan is to have a policy statement ready by the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting in Halifax in July. Early indications are there will be a greater emphasis on econom...
Mar 27, 2026
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Trade
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobsters and crabs, will not be imposed.A statement says the announcement...
Feb 27, 2026
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Strengthening northern trade
Additional investment being made at the Port of Churchill
Federal and Provincial Governments will provide $262.5 million for improvements to a northern port. The federal government will contribute $180 million, with the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba providing the remaining funding. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is encouraged by the major...
Feb 25, 2026
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Sponsored

Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 09, 2026
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Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
Feb 13, 2026
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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