Del Rue is a true Icon.  Born and raised in Watrous Saskachewan, Del had to fill his father’s shoes at a very early age.  Del’s father passed away when he was in his teens, he found himself taking over the farm and assuming responsibilities.  A lot of teens would shy away from a challenge of […]

When one thinks of Saskatchewan, they think of the prairies – scarcely populated semi-arid grasslands. Many do not realize that Saskatchewan is known worldwide as a consistent and reliable supplier of safe, high-quality grains, oilseeds, pulses and livestock… [Read More]

With the dry condition in Alberta getting worse by each day, Alberta farmers are feeling the heat.  Farmers are looking for options to serve their herds, with some looking down south to the USA. An option that is closer to home is Saskatchewan. Read More… Alberta’s ‘creeping disaster’: Cattle industry hit hard as dry weather […]

The link below is a good article from www.producer.com about the return on investment on fertilizer… Excerpt: Producers have the financial wherewithal to take some chances with increased inputs when commodity prices are higher and margins can cover all the costs of farming. These strategies pay off to a point: yields increase and with them […]

Affordable Prices – by far, Saskatchewan has the best prices. Rich and productive soil most areas. High Returns – On the Toronto Stock Exchange, farmland generates higher absolute returns. Cash Flow – Cash renting provides a steady flow of cash You can buy crown mineral rights in some areas, your farm could be sitting on […]

Are you looking to diversify your portfolio? Are you new to Canada and looking for an area to invest? Perhaps you are a farmer at heart and you are looking for reasonably priced, quality land? Saskatchewan is your answer. Saskatchewan is known worldwide as a consistent and reliable supplier of safe, high-quality grains, oilseeds, pulses […]

A new land rush is underway, based on enormous pension funds that expect to lockup land ownership for decades In the November 2013 Country Guide article “Selling Out Farming,” I wrote about the growing Demand by private investors and speculators for farmland. However, the impact private investors have on land values, rural society and farming […]

The link below is about alternative investment opportunities though the Agcapita Farmland Fund in Saskatchewan… Read More At: http://www.slideshare.net/bketcheson/agcapita-brochure-fund-3-july-2011    

The link below is a good article from from the Western Investor – April 2012. Excerpt: In Fort McMurray an acre of industrial land sells for more than $1.2 million per acre. In Vancouver, it can cost the same for a 33-foot-wide home-building lot on the west side of the city. In Manitoba, a surprising […]

The link below is a good article from www.mlt.com about foreign farmland investments in Saskatchewan… Excerpt: Saskatchewan has received a lot of attention in the world press and investment community over the past several years. In particular, investment in Saskatchewan farm land… Read More At:  http://www.mlt.com/resources/foreign_ownership_of_saskatchewan_farmland/