CKRM Agriculture

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 5, an improvement from the 57% order fulfillment performance seen in week 4.  In supplying 65% of cars ordered by shippers in week 5, CN performance declined from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen the prior week. CN performance remains […]

Durum                        292.77  Feed barley                 206.57    Canola                         528.12 (up 13.00) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]

A few agriculture groups have come together to create an organization dedicated to improving drainage in Saskatchewan. Called the Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network (SK DEN), the privately-led initiative is comprised of one farming operation, Stone Farms, the University of Saskatchewan, farm groups such as the Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFSA), Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan […]

Statistics Canada released its report on stocks of major crops as of July 31st, 2024. It shows total stocks of canola and barley were up compared to the same date a year ago, but stocks of wheat, oats, dry peas, and lentils were down compared to a year prior. Total wheat stocks as of the […]

Durum                        292.77  Feed barley                 206.57    Canola                         515.12 (up 1.30) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]

Durum                        292.77  Feed barley                 206.57    Canola                         513.82 (up 21.60) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]

The Canadian Grain Commission revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods on August 27 and has since received claims from unpaid producers against the company. Lonny McKague, Commissioner with the Canadian Grain Commission, says they’ve received a number of inquiries from producers but not a lot of claims yet. He couldn’t provide details of the […]

Jeff Fahlman was very excited to be the latest winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the fall season. He farms in the Dilke area – he was once a cattle and grain farmer before going exclusively grain. In addition to harvest and the cookout, Fahlman and 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young also […]

Aaron Miller was the fifth winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the Harvest season. He farms in the Raymore area, about an hour north of Regina. While talking with 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, Miller says canola is one of the last crops to be combined, though he’s waiting for a bit […]

Durum                        292.77  Feed barley                 206.57    Canola                         492.22 (down 7.10) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]