CNS Canada — Soybeans are a relatively new crop in Saskatchewan, but are generating more traction and are expected to increase their footprint in 2015. Saskatchewan farmers planted 270,000 acres […] Read more
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Soybeans to see continued growth in Saskatchewan
Sask. eyes tougher rules on investor farm buys
Saskatoon | Reuters — Saskatchewan is likely to tighten what are already some of North America’s strictest rules for purchasing farmland, as it looks to fend off big money managers […] Read more
Grasshopper risk light in most of Western Canada
CNS Canada — Most of Western Canada is expected to see low populations of grasshoppers in 2015, although there are a few areas of concern, according to forecasts from the […] Read more
Sask. to seek new animal protection agency
Saskatchewan’s agriculture ministry plans to seek other options for enforcement of animal protection laws, with three months before the current enforcer’s contract ends. The ministry confirmed Monday that the Saskatchewan […] Read more
Que. complying with, appealing AIT ruling on edible oil products
Quebec has amended its rules on sales of vegetable oil-based dairy products, but is still appealing the ruling that led to the amendments, the Saskatchewan government reports. Amendments to Quebec’s […] Read more
Sask. to raise brand inspection, registration fees
The new not-for-profit agency running Saskatchewan’s brand inspection, registry and livestock dealer licensing services is set to boost its fees in the new year. Livestock Services Corp. of Saskatchewan (LSS) […] Read more
Sask. to review liquor retailing system
A plan for public consultations on the future of liquor retailing is included in the Saskatchewan government’s speech from the throne. Premier Brad Wall’s throne speech, delivered Wednesday by Lt.-Gov. […] Read more