CKRM Agriculture

The need for a wetland conservation policy in Saskatchewan was a key topic covered in Question Period yesterday (Wed). The NDP critic for Environment, SaskWater, and the Water Security Agency Erika Ritchie says Saskatchewan is the only province without such a policy. “More than a dozen people are here today calling on this government to […]

Plenty of debate among Senators but no progress made on Bill C-234, an exemption of the carbon tax for natural gas and propane used for grain drying and heating & cooling of barns. The bill has been in third reading for weeks with some Senators wanting an amendment to exclude fuel used for heating and cooling farm […]

Feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 24. Provincial Cattle Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Fonda Froats says steer prices were up in 4 categories (500-600, 600-700, 700-800, 800-900lb) and heifer prices were also up in 4 categories (300-400, 400-500, […]

Some changes are coming to the meeting events organized by the crop commissions in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta over the next couple of months. There’s no longer one large meeting event with keynote speakers during Crop Production Week in Saskatoon. SaskCanola, Sask Wheat, SaskBarley, SaskFlax and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers are holding back-to-back annual business meetings […]

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for additional crop reporters for the next growing season. Crops Extension Specialist MacKenzie Hladun says being a crop reporter doesn’t take much time out of the week – between five to ten minutes. Once a person signs up, the Ag Ministry will send a package containing a rain gauge, a […]

Nearly 10,000 randomly selected farms and ranches across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will have received an invitation to participate in a Citizens Assembly on Agriculture. From those who apply, 36 lottery-selected producers will gather to work on climate and sustainability solutions for agriculture. Producers can register for the process even if they didn’t receive an […]

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer presented the 2023-24 Mid-Year Report, revealing that global market conditions, severe drought and potash market dynamics are key factors contributing to a forecasted deficit at mid-year. The Mid-Year Report outlined a deficit of $250.5 million, down $1.3 billion from the budget and $736.1 million from the first quarter. […]

In the 52-year history of Canadian Western Agribition there was never a Miss Rodeo for the event, until this year. It came down to three women – Ari Dyck of White City, Zoe Gerein of Regina, and Tristen Newcombe of Norquay. After two days of testing their horse riding skills, knowledge of agriculture, rodeo and Agribition, and […]

Durum                           470.05 Feed barley                   262.58 Canola                           647.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                621.04 Lentils                            797.50 Oats                               296.32 Yellow Peas                  376.19 Feed Wheat                   235.46 1 Red Spring Wheat     317.61

Durum                           470.05 Feed barley                   262.58 Canola                           652.32 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                621.04 Lentils                            797.50 Oats                               296.32 Yellow Peas                  376.19 Feed Wheat                   235.46 1 Red Spring Wheat     322.99