Crops

The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to shop, cook, dine and celebrate the quality and diversity of local and Canadian foods and cuisine by participating in the 20th anniversary of Food Day Canada tomorrow.   Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson says he encourages people across the province to take part in the conversation about all the ways […]

CN and CP Rail have submitted their annual grain transportation plans to the federal government.   They are required by law to submit plans to the federal transport minister each year. CN says it plans to move up to 7,800 cars or 744 thousand metric tonnes of bulk grain and grain products per week outside of winter, and up […]

Closing grain prices Friday, August 4 Durum                           505.23 Feed barley                   320.61 Canola                           749.92 Chickpeas                     1036.17 Flax                                561.54 Lentils                            737.50 Oats                               262.32 Yellow Peas                   365.89 Feed Wheat                   270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat      344.68 

Opening grain prices Friday, August 4 Durum                           505.23 Feed barley                   320.61 Canola                           740.92 Chickpeas                     1036.17 Flax                                561.54 Lentils                            737.50 Oats                               262.32 Yellow Peas                   365.89 Feed Wheat                   270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat      348.79 Below is today’s opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial

Nutrien says it has decided to indefinitely pause its ramp-up plans for potash production. The company cited market conditions for stopping efforts to bolster potash output to 18 million tonnes. Potash prices have eased after the resumption of shipments from major supplier Belarus, whose exports were largely frozen last year due to western sanctions after […]

Most areas of Saskatchewan are preparing for harvest operations, while combines are becoming a frequent site in the west-central and southwest regions. The Saskatchewan Crop Report for the period of July 24-31 says hot conditions persist and crops continue to ripen. Producers are hoping for rain after harvest to replenish soil moisture for next year. Rain […]

Closing grain prices Thursday, August 3 Durum 505.23Feed barley 330.61Canola 733.32Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 727.30Oats 262.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 349.33 Below is today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Opening grain prices Thursday, August 3 Durum 505.23Feed barley 330.61Canola 733.92Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 727.30Oats 262.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 353.20 Below is today’s future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Russia attacked a key Ukrainian port today sending global food prices higher.  The attacks halted ships in their tracks as they prepared to arrive there to load up with Ukrainian grain in defiance of a de-facto blockade Russia reimposed in mid-July. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister said warehouses and grain elevators were hit in the attacks and […]

Well over 100 people packed the Cabri Community Hall yesterday afternoon (Tues), where a townhall meeting was held on current supports for producers. It was hosted by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association; also in attendance were staff from Sask. Crop Insurance (SCI), a few R.M. Reeves, SARM President Ray Orb, Sask. Party MLA for Cypress Hills […]