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For cow-calf operations, a major driver of profitability is reproductive efficiency, or the number of calves weaned per cow exposed. There are a lot of factors influencing this outcome, from breeding time through weaning. However, some considerations can be looked at well before the breeding season begins.

After calving, cows will have about 30 to 100 days to recover, resume cycling and be re-bred to calve around the same time the following year. This period through calving and early lactation is when a cow’s requirements for energy and protein are the highest.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is releasing an update with April stats on federally reportable diseases.

As of April 30th, there have been 17 cases of avian influenza, with three in British Columbia, one in Alberta, three in Saskatchewan, and two in Manitoba.

The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, and her husband, Mr. Rich McIntyre had a private audience with King Charles today at Buckingham Palace.

Their Honours presented the King with lentil and chickpea snacks from the Three Farmers company of Saskatoon. Saskatchewan is a major producer of pulse crops.

A jar of Savoury Dill Pickle Mustard from Gravelbourg Mustard. The province is the world’s largest exporter of mustard seed.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising southwest residents of measles exposure risk as a result of several confirmed cases.

Locations that have been identified as measles exposure risk areas include locations in Swift Current, Gravelbourg, Assiniboia, Ponteix, and Outlook.

Swift Current:
Cowtown on Thursday, May 8, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Walmart on Thursday, May 8, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Alberta's Agriculture Financial Services Corporation put together the first crop report of the season. 

Manglai a product coordinator with AFSC, says provincially there's now 23 per cent of the 2025 crop is now in the ground, thawhich t's well ahead of the 5-year average of 12 per cent, and the 10-year average of 14 per cent.

"Regionally - the South leads with 50 per cent of all crops seeded, followed by the Central Region at 22 per cent, the Peace Region at 10 per cent, the North West at 8 per cent, and the North East at 6 per cent."

Kindersley RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local business last month.

According to RCMP, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business on 11 Avenue East at around 1:15 a.m. on April 18. The investigation has since determined that a male suspect entered the business at approximately 1:10 a.m., threatened an occupant with a firearm, and fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.

Police say the occupant was not physically injured.

As a part of SaskPower's annual maintenance program, crews will be out across in Saskatchewan in 2025 inspecting and treating power poles, and a few West Central areas are on the list.

This vital work ensures the reliability and safety of the province's electrical infrastructure. With over 1.2 million power poles in Saskatchewan, SaskPower's program helps extend the lifespan of each pole from about 30 years to more than 60 years, a smart move that reduces costs and supports dependable service.

The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing the province’s strong economic performance by proclaiming May 11 to 17 as Economic Development Week.

The week highlights the role of Saskatchewan’s businesses and economic development organizations in driving investment, job creation and community prosperity.