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Ottawa and Manitoba Contribute $60M to Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway

Ottawa and Manitoba Contribute $60M to Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway

Feb 23, 2024 | 2:44pm
Today in Churchill, Premier Wab Kinew and Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan announced a joint investment of up to $60 million to the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). This combined funding from the governments of Canada and Manitoba will finish work on the Hudson Bay Railway, start to redevelop the Port of Churchill, and further benefit […]
Closing Grain Prices for February 23

Closing Grain Prices for February 23

Feb 23, 2024 | 1:18pm
Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 23rd: Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 531.22 -1.8 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 285.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = Feed Wheat 212.38 = One Red Spring Wheat 291.63 -1.9
Opening Grain Prices for February 23

Opening Grain Prices for February 23

Feb 23, 2024 | 9:47am
Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for February 23rd: Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 533.02 -4.3 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 285.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = Feed Wheat 212.38 = One Red Spring Wheat 293.53 -2.19
Water Security Agency Releases Preliminary Runoff Report

Water Security Agency Releases Preliminary Runoff Report

Feb 22, 2024 | 2:30pm
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to well below normal runoff across the province.  Despite dry conditions heading into freeze up in Fall 2023, major water supply reservoirs in southern Saskatchewan are […]
Report forecasts Canadian Ag Industry will see over 100,000 vacant positions by 2030

Report forecasts Canadian Ag Industry will see over 100,000 vacant positions by 2030

Feb 22, 2024 | 1:48pm
New data released by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has shed light on the growing challenges facing Canada’s agriculture sector regarding workforce availability.  According to the report “Sowing Seeds of Change” by The Conference Board of Canada on behalf of CAHRC, the industry is expected to grapple with over 100,000 vacant positions by […]
Closing Grain Prices for February 22

Closing Grain Prices for February 22

Feb 22, 2024 | 1:25pm
Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 22nd: Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 537.32 -5.5 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 285.32 -10 Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 295.72 -8.01
APAS issues concerns over reduction of Advance Payment Program

APAS issues concerns over reduction of Advance Payment Program

Feb 22, 2024 | 9:26am
The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has stirred apprehension within the agricultural community across Canada, with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) issuing numerous concerns. The Advance Payment Program is a federal loan guarantee initiative that has served as a resource for […]
Opening Grain Prices for February 22

Opening Grain Prices for February 22

Feb 22, 2024 | 9:17am
Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for February 22nd: Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 542.82 +5.3 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 303.73 +4.93
Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Feb 21, 2024 | 1:48pm
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, indicating a new record for overall Canadian farm income in 2023 despite various challenges the sector faces. The forecast shows that Net Cash Income (NCI), the primary metric used to measure farm income, is expected to have increased by 13% to […]
Closing Grain Prices for February 21

Closing Grain Prices for February 21

Feb 21, 2024 | 1:04pm
Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 21st: Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 537.52 -6 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 298.8 -0.83