Crops

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          580.72 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 per cent, slightly less than the 12.8 per cent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. “Farmland prices have continued to increase at a rapid pace over the last couple of years, even when economic conditions suggested […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          584.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province, improving runoff potential. Saskatoon and North Battleford reportedly got in excess of 40cm and the […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          579.82 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]

Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between December 14th to January 22nd. Farmers plan on seeding more durum wheat, lentils, dry field peas, oats, and canary seed, but less canola, spring wheat, barley, mustard […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.  CN saw a slight decline in performance while CPKC saw a considerable deterioration as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 74% of cars ordered by […]

Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding commitment today of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Founded in 2012 as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s world-class agri-science hub, GIFS works with its partners to provide expertise and leadership in the discovery, development […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          572.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          574.22 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]