Saskatchewan Agriculture

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is launching a $500-thousand pilot program aimed at helping R.M.s and irrigation districts cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure. Infrastructure projects such as bridges, culverts, or culvert-style crossings that cross WSA channels are eligible for 50/50 cost sharing. Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency Jeremy Cockrill says the WSA is partnering […]

Opening grain prices Monday, August 21 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 762.52Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 782.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 338.94 Here are today’s opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

It’s written, signed, and delivered to Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter to Minister Marit, which has feedback on various support programs and general comments from producers. The feedback was complied during 5 townhall meetings in Perdue, Kindersley, Cabri, Cadillac, and Central Butte. CEO of the Cattlemen’s Association Grant […]

The sight of combines and grain trucks on roadways means harvest time, and SaskPower is reminding producers to be safe, especially around power lines this season. As of August 8th, SaskPower has recorded 187 incidents involving farm equipment, up from 169 incidents on the same day last year. Spokesperson for SaskPower Scott MacGregor says there […]

Closing grain prices Friday, August 18 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 752.92Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 782.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 344.04 Here is today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo with P.I. Financial.

Opening grain prices Friday, August 18 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 754.02Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 782.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 342.83 Here’s the opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Closing grain prices Thursday, August 17 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 747.62Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 782.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 353.68 Below are today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Opening grain prices Thursday, August 17 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 753.12Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 782.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 352.14 Hear today’s opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

The Saskatchewan NDP is joining the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), and producers in a call for the provincial and federal governments to get supports to the livestock sector as quick as possible. NDP Agriculture Critic Trent Wotherspoon says he’s had conversations with producers in the southwest and west-central regions of […]

Closing grain prices Wednesday, August 16 Durum 532.93Feed barley 310.61Canola 743.12Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 759.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 337.03 Below is today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.