Sask. Crop Insurance Changes Welcome

Saskatchewan Stock Growers president Calvin Knoss welcomed changes to that province’s crop insurance program in response to drought conditions in northwest and west-central Saskatchewan. “We appreciate the efforts of federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and our Saskatchewan minister, Bob Bjornerud, in moving these changes forward so quickly,” said Knoss. “The three measures announced today stand

More Cutbacks Announced For PMU Industry

“Although the rate of reduction has slowed, the size of the market is much smaller.” – WYETH STATEMENT Seven more pregnant mare urine (PMU) contracts have been cancelled, leaving the number of ranches in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota at 64, down from over 400 prior to 2003. A statement issued by Wyeth, which markets


Pfizer-Wyeth merger could impact Pregnant Mare Urine producers

Wyeth, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures drugs for humans and animals announced Jan. 26 it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Pfizer is purchasing Wyeth for $68 billion. Now, one might won-de r how this would impact Pregnant Mares Urine (PMU) farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and in North Dakota.