agriculture

Members of Grain and General Services Union Local 1, which represents workers from Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance and Local 2, which represents workers from Viterra’s Regina Head Office, say they are taking a stand to secure fair wages, improved work-life balance, and workplace respect in their collective agreements. After the pair of unions rejected […]

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 22: Durum 446.92 = Feed Barley 257.58 = Canola 601.82 +0.2 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 779.5 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 306.13 +0.7

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for December 22: Durum 446.92 = Feed Barley 257.58 = Canola 601.62 -6 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 779.5 -8 Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 305.43 -1.16

In a joint effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in Saskatchewan, over 15,000 Farm2Kitchen soup mix packages have been distributed in food hampers by the Regina Food Bank and the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. The announcement comes after a collaborative effort between the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the […]

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 21: Durum 446.92 -9.19 Feed Barley 257.58 = Canola 607.62 +4.4 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 306.59 -2.27

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for December 21: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 257.58 = Canola 603.22 -1.6 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 308.86 +0.8

Canadian beef and cattle producers have faced the familiar challenge of keeping their herds fed outside grazing season. A study at the University of Saskatchewan is diving into the challenges that cold-climate cattle producers face as they have to rely on storing and using feed crops, such as hay and other cereal grains. Dr. Gabriel […]

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 20: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 257.58 -5 Canola 604.82 -0.6 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 308.06 -3.37

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for December 20: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 262.58 = Canola 605.42 +0.06 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 311.43 -2.37

Many farmers and producers might be dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones they are used to experiencing. However, with Christmas approaching and no snow in the forecast, it seems those dreams won’t be coming true. Trevor Hadwen, an agri-climate specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, said given the drought conditions the province […]