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July canola and wheat futures continue to decline

July canola and wheat futures continue to decline

Jun 2, 2023 | 2:56pm
Another week has come and gone, and the grain markets were on a downward trend, especially the July Canola contract. Future Commodity Advisor with P.I. Financial Adam Pukalo says the price for July canola declined by about 30 dollars a ton for the week. “The last couple days we’ve see a recovery, but really still […]
Producers can apply for federal grants through Ag Clean Technology Program

Producers can apply for federal grants through Ag Clean Technology Program

Jun 1, 2023 | 5:12pm
The federal government is giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to make their operations cleaner and greener. The Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream (ACT) is accepting applications, starting today (Thurs). Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says it will provide non-repayable grants between $25-thousand and $2-million so producers can buy equipment that reduces greenhouse gas emissions […]
Nearly 90 percent of seeding complete in Saskatchewan

Nearly 90 percent of seeding complete in Saskatchewan

Jun 1, 2023 | 3:15pm
Another great week for seeding in Saskatchewan. According to today’s crop report, 89 percent of seeding has been completed, up from 68 percent the previous week, but slightly behind the 5-year average of 92 percent for this time of year. The northwest region is almost done at 97 percent complete, the west central is 94 […]
EDR confirms what everyone knows: agriculture is crucial to the provincial economy

EDR confirms what everyone knows: agriculture is crucial to the provincial economy

May 31, 2023 | 5:13pm
Most, if not all, residents are aware of how important agriculture is to Saskatchewan, but Economic Development Regina (EDR) decided to take that thought a step further and quantify it’s significance. EDR released a report today called “Saskatchewan’s Annual Megaproject: Spring Seeding” which “uses data from a range of sources to understand the impact of […]
Report: Two pension funds support possible merger between Viterra and Bunge Ltd.

Report: Two pension funds support possible merger between Viterra and Bunge Ltd.

May 31, 2023 | 11:51am
A proposed merger between Glencore’s Viterra and Bunge Ltd. has the support of two of Canada’s largest pension funds, according to a person close to the matter. The source, according to Bloomberg News, noted that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. are willing to swap their combined 49.98 […]
APAS wants the federal government to support provisions that would increase rail competition

APAS wants the federal government to support provisions that would increase rail competition

May 30, 2023 | 2:39pm
Increase rail competition and lowering costs of hauling farm commodities are the goals of provisions included in a federal bill to extend interswitching on railways. Ian Boxall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) noted some provisions to Bill C-47 include ensuring the rates are fair for interswitching and making sure it’s done […]
Taiwan easing remaining BSE-era restrictions on Canadian beef

Taiwan easing remaining BSE-era restrictions on Canadian beef

May 29, 2023 | 5:51pm
Taiwan is fully embracing Canadian beef again. The nation announced it will lift the last set of restrictions on beef from Canada over the coming weeks. President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney (Finney) says it’s great news. “The removal of them is a clear signal that we have a desired product and they’re […]