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Canadian Analyst Expects Increased Canola and Wheat Acres This Spring

Canadian Analyst Expects Increased Canola and Wheat Acres This Spring

Apr 25, 2023 | 2:17pm
There will be slightly more wheat and canola acres seeded in Canada this year compared to last year, if traders and analysts are correct with their estimates  Statistics Canada will release its first survey-based acreage estimates for the 2023-24 marketing year tomorrow (Wed). Other than drier and cooler conditions in southern Manitoba, the weather outlook for Western […]
Saskatchewan and Japan sign agreement to deepen trade ties

Saskatchewan and Japan sign agreement to deepen trade ties

Apr 25, 2023 | 11:35am
Saskatchewan and Japan are strengthening their economic ties. A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) has been signed between the province and Japan’s Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation (JOIN), a government agency that supports Japanese businesses abroad, especially in the area of infrastructure. “We would like to promote more infrastructure business here with Japenese [businesses]. Also, I’d like […]
No concern for spring flooding from last week’s storm: Sask. Water Security Agency

No concern for spring flooding from last week’s storm: Sask. Water Security Agency

Apr 24, 2023 | 4:03pm
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says there is little reason to worry about spring runoff from last week’s heavy snowstorm. Patrick Boyle with the Water Security Agency says cooler weather has prompted a slow, steady melt of snow this week. “It’ll add to a lot of those peak flows that have already made their way […]
Grain markets this week trend downward

Grain markets this week trend downward

Apr 21, 2023 | 3:02pm
Grain markets were showing downward movement this week. P.I. Financial commodity futures advisor Adam Pukalo says the July canola contract is down 20 dollars per metric ton, while spring wheat futures (July Minneapolis Wheat) have declined about 20 cents a bushel, at under $8.50 a bushel. There are two factors, Pukalo says, for the canola […]
Farm leader concerned about impact PSAC strike could have on grain movement

Farm leader concerned about impact PSAC strike could have on grain movement

Apr 20, 2023 | 3:55pm
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association wants the federal government to find a resolution to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) strike as quickly as possible. President Gunter Jochum, who farms west of Winnipeg, is calling on Ottawa to ensure Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) employees within the PSAC Union return to work immediately. Jochum […]
New leadership for this year’s Canadian Western Agribition

New leadership for this year’s Canadian Western Agribition

Apr 20, 2023 | 2:01pm
The new leadership team for 2023 Canadian Western Agribition was selected at yesterday’s annual meeting in Regina. Kim Hextall from Grenfell goes into her second term as president. She joined the board in 2014. She and her husband raise purebred and commercial black angus cattle near Grenfell. Michael Latimer of Olds, Alberta was elected vice […]
Federal Agriculture Minister heading to Japan to discuss Canada-Japan Trade Relationship

Federal Agriculture Minister heading to Japan to discuss Canada-Japan Trade Relationship

Apr 20, 2023 | 1:08pm
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau is heading to Japan to meet with her counterpart to promote Canada as a trade partner of choice and discuss the current Canada-Japan trade relationship. Bibeau will discuss Canadian agricultural opportunities with Japanese agri-food stakeholders, Canadian industry associations, and Canadian businesses in Japan. Bibeau will also meet with her peers […]
Viterra’s plan to upgrade its Moose Jaw grain terminal moving forward

Viterra’s plan to upgrade its Moose Jaw grain terminal moving forward

Apr 19, 2023 | 2:39pm
Viterra is planning to make an $18-million upgrade to its Moose Jaw facility. Moose Jaw City Council approved Viterra’s discretionary use application, according to minutes from the March 27th meeting. Work includes building a 12,500 foot double-loop track to make terminal operations run more efficiently. Construction expected to begin sometime this month. The facility, first […]
Pilot partnership formed to support Saskatchewan agtech companies

Pilot partnership formed to support Saskatchewan agtech companies

Apr 19, 2023 | 2:32pm
The Saskatchewan Government announced a pilot partnership to further support agricultural technology development and economic growth in the province. This new collaboration between Innovation Saskatchewan, Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN), and Cultivator powered by Conexus, will establish a connection to the U.S. grain belt. The province says through WHIN’s connections, the partnership will also act […]
Ottawa and Saskatchewan make joint infrastructure investment to support 21 projects

Ottawa and Saskatchewan make joint infrastructure investment to support 21 projects

Apr 18, 2023 | 2:04pm
The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments announced a joint infrastructure investment of $42.1-million that will support 21 projects province-wide. Several rural areas will also see infrastructure improvements; they are the rural municipalities of Antler, Caledonia, Hudson Bay, Keys, Lacadena, Lumsden, Mervin, Orkney, Poplar Valley, Preeceville, Porcupine, and Torch River. Both governments say this work will improve […]