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Canadian Cattle Association withdraws from Sustainable Ag Strategy committee

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec.

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Live cattle futures cross $200 for the first time in history

Real Agriculture

It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever, Read More

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Federal ministers announce over $15 million for agribusiness, cattle programs in Saskatchewan

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Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition. The ag… Read More Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition. The ag… Read More

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Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Real Agriculture

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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Saskatchewan updates grazing lease formula for 2025

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The provincial agriculture ministry has introduced an amended formula that uses average price of cattle marketed between October 1 to November 30 of the five preceding years, as opposed to the previous formula, which was based on fall Read More

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Cattle outlook 2025: Strong prices in the face of uncertainty

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A strong cattle market depends on many factors, all of which play a role in ensuring producers long-term success. per cent annually over the last 25 years, producers still face a Read More A strong cattle market depends on many factors, all of which play a role in ensuring producers long-term success.

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Harrison named Saskatchewan’s new ag minister

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A cattle rancher who also spent more than thirty years working in the oil industry has been named as Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister. Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new, slightly-smaller cabinet on Thursday following a fifth-consecutive Saskatchewan Party win in the provincial election last month.

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