Crops

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 […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, March 5

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, March 5

Mar 5, 2024 | 1:44pm
Durum                          402.07  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          550.42 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 5

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 5

Mar 5, 2024 | 10:32am
Durum                          402.07  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          555.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Clean up is on after weekend snow storm in Saskatchewan

Clean up is on after weekend snow storm in Saskatchewan

Mar 4, 2024 | 4:02pm
Snow plows and shovels were out in full force across Saskatchewan after this weekend’s storm that not only brought snow but also gusty winds between 60 and 70 kilometres an hour. A winter storm warning was in effect for southern and central regions of the province, resulting in some roads either closed or travel was […]
Canada’s Major Railways Struggle to Meet Grain Transport Needs in Week 30

Canada’s Major Railways Struggle to Meet Grain Transport Needs in Week 30

Mar 4, 2024 | 2:08pm
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 30, unchanged from the prior two weeks.  While overall system performance was unchanged, this reflects improvement for CN and deterioration in performance for CPKC as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 80% of cars ordered by shippers in week […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 4

Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 4

Mar 4, 2024 | 1:42pm
Durum                          402.07  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          550.62 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 4

Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 4

Mar 4, 2024 | 9:58am
Durum                          402.07  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          551.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]