Crops

Opening Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Opening Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Mar 8, 2024 | 9:22am
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          560.52 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

Mar 7, 2024 | 5:30pm
What is the most pressing agriculture-related issue for farmers ahead of the provincial election? That’s the question being asked by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) as they’re conducting a survey of what issue is top of mind for farmers. APAS President Ian Boxall encourages producers to participate. “Fill out the survey so we […]
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, March 7

Closing Grain Prices Thursday, March 7

Mar 7, 2024 | 1:14pm
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          561.42 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, March 7

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, March 7

Mar 7, 2024 | 9:05am
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          561.32 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Head of the Canadian Grain Commission will retire next month

Head of the Canadian Grain Commission will retire next month

Mar 6, 2024 | 2:15pm
The Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission says he intends to retire from the role next month when his appointment extension wraps up. In a message to grain sector stakeholders, Doug Chorney says he was “humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to serve” in the role, calling it the highlight of his professional career. “During […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, March 6

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, March 6

Mar 6, 2024 | 1:29pm
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          553.92 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Volume of Saskatchewan’s Agri-Food Exports to India Sees Over 70 Per Cent Increase

Volume of Saskatchewan’s Agri-Food Exports to India Sees Over 70 Per Cent Increase

Mar 6, 2024 | 11:24am
India, already one of the top global markets for Saskatchewan’s agriculture producers, is also one of the fastest-growing with provincial agri-food exports increasing in volume by over 71 per cent in 2023, when compared to 2022. Exports of Saskatchewan lentils and peas to India, the province’s largest pulse market, experienced significant growth by the end […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, March 6

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, March 6

Mar 6, 2024 | 9:25am
Durum                          398.40 Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          558.02 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program

Mar 5, 2024 | 3:35pm
A decrease to the average coverage per acre and average premium, as well as enhancements made to the weather-based support programs, highlight Tuesday’s morning’s announcement of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program. In a conference call from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Head Office in Melville, Provincial Agriculture Minister David Marit noted the 2024 multi-peril crop […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program Enhancements

Mar 5, 2024 | 2:10pm
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).  “As a farmer myself, I know it can be hard to protect your business while continuing to produce the food Canadians and customers around […]