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CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 58% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, representing a very modest improvement from the 57% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.  The railways still have been unable to fulfill more than 58% of shipper orders over the last six weeks.  That’s according to the Ag […]

The canola market appeared to be heavily impacted by tariffs imposed by China. It was the top item of discussion on the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable, as Kevin Hursh provides his thoughts on the ongoing trade issue not only with China, but the on-again, off-again tariffs from the U.S. The tariffs were also mentioned at the SARM […]

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the Spring Runoff Report for 2025. A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to an above normal snowpack. Runoff across most of the north and parts of the southeast is expected to be below normal due to dry fall […]

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) plans to work more with the provincial government on the issue of tariffs from the U.S. and China rather than alongside the federal government. That was the main message from President Bill Huber as he gave a speech to delegates Thursday morning on the third and final day […]

SASKATOON—Premier Scott Moe, speaking to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities members on Wednesday, March 12, at Prairieland Park, is calling on the people of Saskatchewan to remain united against a volatile trade environment with the US and China, two of Canada’s largest trading partners. The US threatened 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian aluminum […]

A new pilot program has been developed to deal with two issues at the same time, removing derelict buildings in rural municipalities and providing training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments. Details were announced Tuesday at the beginning of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention in Saskatoon. Derelict buildings pose public safety and […]

A new pilot program has been developed to deal with two issues at the same time, removing derelict buildings in rural municipalities and providing training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments. Details were announced Tuesday at the beginning of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention in Saskatoon. Derelict buildings pose public safety and […]

The Bank of Canada reducing its interest rate to 2.75 per cent was what many expected, including Ventum Financial’s Commodities Futures Advisor Adam Pukalo. It’s the seventh consecutive cut to the interest rate since June of 2024, as the Bank of Canada cited the inflation rate and the economy’s positive momentum into 2025 as part […]

Statistics Canada has released a seeding intentions report based on a survey of producers from across the country. While the report shows some interesting trends, the results are being discounted because so much has changed since the survey was conducted. The survey of 8,200 farmers was conducted between December 13 and January 17. Since then, […]

The 120th Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Annual Convention and Trade Show is underway from Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park. The three-day event officially got underway with opening ceremonies Tuesday afternoon. It unofficially started in the morning with dialogue sessions between SARM delegates and Provincial Cabinet Ministers from the ministries of Government Relations, Environment, Agriculture, Health, Mental […]