GX94 Agriculture

The gap between the cost of groceries and what farmer's earn in return for producing commodities that make the grocery items is widening, says report from APAS

SOUTHWEST Rain in some areas of the Southwest region over the past week provided moisture to the crops. Hail was reported in the Russell, Angusville, Rossburn and Neepawa areas.

SCIC is doubling the low yield appraisal threshold values, allowing customers to salvage their eligible crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage.

Various causes of crop damage were reported over the past week, including excess moisture due to recent rain, which has been rated as minor in most regions.

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and producers that they can salvage hay along provincial highways.

Southwest Much needed moisture in the southwest region has provided a significant boost to crop development. Winter cereals are performing well, and fungicide applications on winter wheat have been completed.

New federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald met with the APAS executive board on June 14.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 92% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 45, reflecting a modest decline from the 97% order fulfillment performance seen in week 44.

With seeding complete in the province, producers are busy with in-field spraying and other activities such as hauling grain.

Provincial seeding is complete, which is ahead of the 5-year average of 99%. Southwest With minimal rainfall across the region, crops would benefit from additional moisture at this stage of development. Crops are generally in good condition.