Opening Grain Prices Friday, February 21
Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 630.45 (down 2.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: […]
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Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost
International factors are pushing up the price of nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of summer, urea fertilizer, 46-0-0 could be purchased in the $650 to $700 a tonne range. The price is now approaching $800 a tonne and if suppliers need to access more nitrogen for farmers, the price looks like it will go even […]
Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten groups overall to be approved for $20.2 million in funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s School Food Infrastructure Fund. The purpose of the fund […]
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, February 20
Durum: 336.80 (up 4.20) Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 632.45 (down 30 cents) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: […]
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, February 20
Durum: 332.40 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 632.75 (up 4.60) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: […]
Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year
Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops. Here’s a look at the commodity prices Crop Insurance will be using and how they compare to last year. Base prices for all the major […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Commitment Through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). “Our business risk management programs are a producer’s first line of defense when it comes to protecting their operation,” MacAulay said. […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, February 19
Durum: 332.40 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 628.15 (down 4.80) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, February 19
Durum: 332.40 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 632.95 (up 4.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: […]
Canada’s Two Major Railways Continue to Struggle Making Grain Deliveries in Week 27: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 44% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 27, a decline from the 58% order fulfillment performance seen in week 26. It matches the worst performance seen this year, which occurred in week 3 when the railways saw a brief labour disruption. That’s according to the Ag Transport […]