Reading Time: < 1 minute SaskOilseeds says farmers are relieved tariff reductions on canola seed are coming by March 1.
SaskOilseeds welcomes massive cut to Chinese canola tariffs
SaskOilseeds calls the announcement after the prime minister’s visit to Beijing positive
Saskatchewan rural municipalities cautiously optimistic on China deal
Reading Time: < 1 minute Saskatchewan rural municipalities say the Canada-China tariff progress is an important step toward restoring predictable market access.
Progress in China pleases Saskatchewan premier
Reading Time: < 1 minute Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says prime minister Mark Carney’s engagement with China has alleviated some of the challenges the province’s agriculture sector faces.
Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in
Reading Time: 4 minutes For this forecast period, we are starting with a fairly sharp ridge of high pressure over Western Canada and a deep trough of low pressure over Ontario. This setup will keep Alberta and the western half of Saskatchewan in milder air, while Manitoba sees a quick return to more winter-like temperatures.
Prairie forecast: Mid-winter thaw expected under building ridge of high pressure
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mild temperatures are expected to persist across the Prairies for most of the forecast period with little for significant weather events.
Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
Reading Time: 3 minutes This forecast period is dominated by two lows — one to the far west, and one over Hudson Bay. The relative strength of the two lows will determine temperatures across the Prairies.
Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutes The pattern of Pacific storm system after Pacific storm system looks set to continue for a while longer. We begin this forecast period with a heavy snowfall warning in effect across parts of Alberta.
Equine herpes case confirmed at Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company has been placed under quarantine, effective Dec. 22, due to a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the grounds.
Prairie forecast: First blizzard of the year, then quiet?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A strong Alberta clipper is forecasted to track across the southern Prairies, but the strength and track of the system remains to be seen.
Prairie forecast: Arctic highs, Pacific lows, and a short milder break
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta can expect a few days of unsettled conditions with widespread cloud cover and scattered flurries. For the weekend, Alberta should see cold temperatures before milder conditions return early next week. Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect frigid temperatures towards the weekend before a brief milder period early next week.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
