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Pulse growers in the Assiniboia area are breathing a sigh of relief as the Canadian government has secured a temporary exemption on the fumigation of pulse exports to India.

An online consultation on Saskatchewan’s priorities for the Next Policy Framework (NPF) wrapped up on March 20. The survey ran from November 14, 2016 to January 31 as part of preparations to replace Growing Forward 2 (GF2).

A looming crisis in the red lentils market could spell trouble for Saskatchewan producers. India has refused to extend Canada’s exemption for pest treatment for peas and red lentils.

Dominion CEO Keith Stemler addresses Weyburn Chamber

The Nature Conservancy of Canada unveiled a major new conservation area in Saskatchewan at a special exhibit at the Art Gallery of Regina.

Norm Nordgulen won his fourth consecutive term by a huge majority as Division 2 director of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) on March 16.

The Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. held an all class cow and yearling sale on March 17 with 1,446 head sold including over 1,100 yearlings. Cows weighing 1,333 lbs. on average sold for an average $98.09 per cwt from a low of $5 to a high of $110.

Tourism Saskatchewan announced that 27 businesses earned the Employer of Choice designation for 2017, including Canalta Hotels two facilities in Weyburn, the Canalta Hotel and the Ramada Hotel.

A total of 12,772 head of cattle were sold in Saskatchewan the week ending February 24. This is down from 13,406 head sold the previous week, and down from 17,210 head the same week a year ago.

R. French Transport returns to growth mode