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Forage Research Position a Welcome Addition...more
SCA Finds USDA Response to COOL Unacceptable...more
SCA Provides Flank Steak for SIAST Cooking Competition...more Market Development Program will Provide Opportunities for the Saskatchewan Beef Industry...more SCA Applauds Pasture Improvement Transfer...more SCA Applauds Government Investment in Research...more SCA holds beef and forage research consultations at Agribition...more SCA District Meetings...more SCA Director Contact List...more SCA District Meeting Locations...more SCA response to PFRA Pasture announcement...more XL foods and impact on Producers...more SCA announces a new CEO ... more SCA Congratulates New Agriculture Minister...more May 11, 2012 SCA CEO changes...more The SCA supports Canada - EU CETA .... more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) applauds the continued efforts of Prime Minister Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz to keep the beef industry at the forefront of trade negotiations...more BSE Surveillance Brochure....click here The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Assocation Press Release on the AGM in January...more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) welcomes the WTO decision handed down today November 18, 2011....more Saskatchewan Party Election platform on the Beef Industry....more SCA District Meeting Press Releases The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association district meetings started yesterday in Brock and Carlyle, representing districts 7 and 1...more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association district meetings continue throughout this week, with meetings held in Moose Jaw for district 2 and Turtleford for district 9b last night... more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association district meetings continue throughout the week, with meetings for District 3a in Assiniboia and District 9a in Spiritwood held last night...more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association district meetings continued last night, with meetings held in Swift Current for District 3b and Tisdale for District 8...more The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association fall run of district meetings concludes tonight with the District 6 meeting in Watrous...more
Province Announces Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program
Nomination for SCA directors deadline has been extended
SCA Hires a New Policy Analyst
SCA supports Premier on Crop Insurance decision The Saskatchewan cattle industry is already facing serious weather related issues....More
Cattlewomen for the Cure names charity for sixth
annual golf tournament Cattlewomen for the Cure will hold their sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament on August 15, 2011 in Medicine Hat, Alta., at the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course. Monies raised at this year’s event will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. Each year, the Cattlewomen for the Cure committee choose a charity to donate all proceeds from the tournament. Since the inaugural tournament in 2006, close to $200,000 has been raised for charities, including $31,346 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, $36,000 for Canadian Prostate Cancer, $40,078 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and $44,475 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. According to Lyndsay Smith, chairperson of the Cattlewomen for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, donations rise each year, and last year was no exception. “In 2010, thanks to our many generous sponsors, we were able to present $45,000 to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada,” says Smith. “In addition, we were able to donate $1,500 to local food banks.” Smith adds that Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada was chosen this year as the charity to assist because of its dedication to helping children with serious illnesses or disabilities, and their families. Since its inception in 1982, the charity has awarded more than $67 million in grants to the 12 Ronald McDonald Houses, the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and to many children's charities across Canada. “Our donation this year will help benefit children and families in many communities,” notes Smith. “We’re also pleased to know that 100 per cent of our donation will go towards helping children in need and their families.”
Cattlewomen for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament has
various sponsorship options and levels available to accommodate everyone who
would like to participate and show their support for this cause. This year,
there are new sponsorship opportunities, such as website support and the
putting competition. To learn more about Cattlewomen for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, or to sponsor a part of this worthwhile cause, contact Debbie McMillin, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Ashleigh Murray, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or visit www.cattlewomenforthecure.com.
Weather Addressed at WBDC Field Day 2011
The Western Beef Development Centre’s (WBDC) annual Summer Field Day is Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The event’s keynote presentations will be on weather, and weather-related issues. More... ~~~~~ PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR LIVESTOCK LOSSES Livestock producers who have lost animals due to the recent blizzard are eligible for coverage under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) provided they meet PDAP's requirements for eligibility. More.... ~~~~~ SASKATCHEWAN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGED BY ANNOUNCEMENT ON FEED ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL AG DEPARTMENTSThe Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) appreciates the recent announcement made by federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud regarding feed and transportation assistance for cattle producers facing feed shortages due to flooding. More.... ~~~~~ NEW FUNDING TO HELP SASKATCHEWAN LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS DEAL WITH EXCESS MOISTURE - Feb 22.2011Relief is on the way for livestock producers dealing with feed shortages due to excess moisture, announced federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud. This joint AgriRecovery initiative will work with the existing Saskatchewan Feed and Forage Program (SFFP) to provide up to $30 per ton to purchase feed. "As a result of excess moisture last season, some Saskatchewan farmers are facing extra costs to winter their animals," said Ritz. "This assistance will help see them through to the next production cycle so that they can continue to produce their world class products." "The unprecedented moisture levels across the province last year created feed challenges for many livestock producers," Bjornerud said. "I am pleased to work with the federal government to deliver this support which will help Saskatchewan livestock producers access additional feed for their animals." Assistance is also available to those producers who have to transport feed to their livestock or transport livestock to alternative locations for feeding or grazing due to feed shortages caused by excess moisture. Saskatchewan producers who own or lease, custom graze or custom feed breeding livestock are eligible to apply for this new assistance. Eligible breeding livestock include beef and dairy cattle, bison, elk, horses, sheep, goats, deer, reindeer, caribou, llamas and alpacas held in inventory as of October 1, 2010. The SFFP also provides $30 per eligible acre to producers to reseed hay, forage or pasture land that has been damaged by excess moisture. "The excess moisture in 2010 impacted the feed supplies of many producers," Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Chair Jack Hextall said. "We appreciate this funding, which will help producers address feed shortages and retain their breeding herds." "We are pleased the federal and provincial governments are providing this funding," Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association President Calvin Knoss said. "This new funding will assist producers whose feed supplies were adversely affected by flooding in 2010." "Last year brought record rainfall to many parts of the province and created challenges for many producers," SARM President David Marit said. "SARM thanks both the federal and provincial governments for this funding, which will help producers affected by excess moisture to access feed for their livestock this winter." This new funding has been made available under AgriRecovery, which allows governments to respond when disaster strikes a region. Other programs also available to assist producers include Crop Insurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest. These programs are the main source of assistance to help producers deal with the financial impacts resulting from these types of events. Producers are encouraged to make full use of these programs to help deal with the costs and losses they may experience due to events like drought and excess moisture. In addition to providing tax deferrals to eligible producers in designated areas on the sale of breeding livestock, the Government of Canada also provided cattle and hog producers extra time to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP). For more information on these and other programs to assist farmers dealing with excess moisture or drought, see the AAFC Drought Watch site at www.agr.gc.ca/drought . For more information on the SFFP, or to complete an application form, producers can contact a local Ministry of Agriculture or Crop Insurance office, visit www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca , email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the SFFP toll-free line at 1-877-874-5365. Application forms are also available at local RM offices. ~~~~~
Saskatchewan Cattleman's Association Announcement Regarding Saskatchewan Feed and Forage Program (SFFP) - November 10, 2010 The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) responds to yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government regarding feed and forage. More... ~~~~~ Saskatchewan Gets Tough on Animal Abuse - November 8, 2010 Today, the Agriculture Minister, Bob Bjornerud introduced amendments to The Animal Protection Act, 1999 More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Helps North-Eastern Saskatchewan Livestock Producers Affected by Excess Moisture - November 5, 2010 The Government of Canada is helping livestock producers in North-Eastern parts of Saskatchewan who are struggling as a result of excess moisture by offering tax referrals to a number of municipalities. More... ~~~~~ Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association 2010 Fall District Meetings- September 22, 2010 The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) extends an invitation to all cattle producers in the province to attend the SCA fall district meetings. More... ~~~~~ Permanent Closure of XL Beef Slaughter Plant in Moose Jaw-August 16, 2010 The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA) is disappointed with the XL Foods Inc. announcement last Friday regarding the permanent closure of its' beef slaughter plant in Moose Jaw within the next three months. More... ~~~~~ Extension of the Application Deadline for the Abattoir Competitiveness Program-August 13, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is extending the application deadline for the initial phase of the Abattoir Competitiveness Program to August 27, 2010 to allow eligible recipients more time to take advantage of the program. More... ~~~~~ Cattle and Pork Producers Have More Time to Repay Cash Advances-August 6, 2010 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-Some cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have extra time to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP). More... ~~~~~ Additional Information on Import Permit and Export Certificate-July 22, 2010 Ottawa: As of September 1, importers and exporters of cattle, bision and sheep will be asked to provide their Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) or Agri-Tracabilitie Quebec (ATQ) database account number on animal health export certificates and import permits. More... ~~~~~ Transporting Livestock In and Out of Saskatchewan-July 9, 2010 The Livestock Inspection and Transportation Regulations require that before transporting livestock the owner, or his or her agent, needs to complete and possess a livestock manifest. More... ~~~~~ Agriculture Ministers Drive Growth through Innovation, Trade and Effective Programming- July 8, 2010 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-Agriculture Ministers met today to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector and the road ahead to a better bottom line for Canadian farmers. More... ~~~~~ Governments Act to Help Prairie Farmers Restore Cropland-July 8, 2010 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan- Help is on the way for prairie farmers dealing with excess moisture and flooding through the largest and fastest AgriRecovery relief package to date. More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Now Accepting Applications to Help Make Cattle Industry More Competitive-July 5, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario- The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for support that will help the Canadian cattle industry become more competitive. More... ~~~~~ Bar-Coded Identification Tags De-Listed July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010 OTTAWA, June 30, 2010: Cattle producers are reminded that effective July 1, 2010 all cattle must be tagged with an approved Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag before moving cattle from their current location or moving them from their farm of origin. More... ~~~~~ Full Market Access to Panama Restored-June 8, 2010 Calgary, AB- The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) welcomes today's news that Panama has re-opened its market to imports of live Canadian cattle. More... ~~~~~ AgriRecovery Announcement-May 31, 2010 *UPDATE* New information available on AgriRecovery- More... The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) appreciates today’s announcement from the Provincial and Federal Government’s. More... ~~~~~ Voluntary Traceability-May 2010 On October 27, 2009, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced a $5 million Saskatchewan Voluntary Livestock Traceability Rebate. More... ~~~~~ Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Reiterates Support of Bill 132-May 11, 2010 The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA) supports the provincial governments' initiatives in Bill 132 The Wildlife Habitat Protection Amendment Act, 2009, to offer for sale lease lands to the current lease holders managing this land. More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Partnering with Packaging Industry to Strengthen Food Safety-April 21, 2010 The Government of Canada is helping the packaging industry strengthen its food safety systems across the country. More... ~~~~~ CCIA Board of Directors Elects New Chair- April 14, 2010 Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is pleased to announce Darcy Eddleston as the new chair of the national agency. More... ~~~~~ Canada Welcomes Resumption of Cattle Exports to Colombia The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today welcomed Colombia’s announcement that it has reopened its market to allow the importation of Canadian cattle. More... ~~~~~ The Canadian Livestock Tracking System, Faster than a Charging Bull-April 5, 2010 Calgary, AB- The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a new, quick-loading version of the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) named CLTS Lite. More... ~~~~~ $177.5 Million Increase to Agriculture Budget-March 29, 2010 The 2009-10 Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's budget will provide $483.4 million, an increase of $177.5 million (58 percent) over 2008-09, to benefit Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers. More... Agriculture Budget Focuses on Farmers and Ranchers-March 24, 2010 The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $385.8 million in the 2010-11 Agriculture budget to continue improving programs and meeting the needs of farming and ranching families. More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Invests in Beef Research-March 23, 2010 The Government of Canada is investing in research and innovation that will help beef producers remain on the cutting edge. More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Invests in Young Speakers of Agriculture-March 15, 2010 The Government of Canada is investing in young farmers and the future of agriculture with a $100,000 commitment to the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture. More... ~~~~~ Producer Compensation for Livestock Predation-March 11, 2010 Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced producers will be compensated for livestock killed or injured by predators, as part of overall enhancements to the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Delivers Energy Loans for Farmers-February 22, 2010 Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness operators who are considering the use of renewable energy sources in their business will soon have a new financing option thanks to a new Energy Loan announced today by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. More... The Government of Canada Announces an Important Investment for the Future of Agriculture-February 21, 2010 It was before an assembly of young farmers that, on behalf of the government of Canada, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-food) announced today an investment in the future of agriculture by funding the Canadian Young Farmers' Forum (CYFF). More... ~~~~~ Government of Canada Promotes Canada's Safe, Top Quality Foods at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games-February 11, 2010 Canada has the best food and the best athletes in the world, and the Government of Canada is showcasing both in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. More... ~~~~~ Agriculture Ministers Focus on the Economy, Growth and Market Opportunities for Canadian Producers-February 5, 2010 Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met today on a range of issues critical to the long term success of farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector across the country. More... ~~~~~ Total Beef Cows in Saskatchewan- 2006 Census 2006 census was released showing the total beef cows in Saskatchewan. More... ~~~~~ |
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