Saskatchewan Agriculture

Opening grain prices Wednesday, August 16 Durum                           523.73 Feed barley                   310.61 Canola                           736.62  Chickpeas                     1036.17 Flax                                561.54 Lentils                            759.50 Oats                               301.32 Yellow Peas                   365.89 Feed Wheat                   270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat      336.17  Below is today’s opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has launched its first ever young farmer mentorship program. The program was established with support from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC). The Saskatchewan Director and Treasurer with the Wheat Growers, Kaitlyn Kitzan, says this program is important to her, as she first joined the organization, coming out of university, without […]

Communities that are implementing preventative measures against flooding can cover up to half the cost through a rebate from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. The 50/50 rebate, through the Flood Damage Reduction Program, is for cities, towns, villages, and hamlets at-risk of flood damage. WSA Spokesman Sean Osmar says this type of program is offered […]

Closing grain prices Tuesday, August 15 Durum 523.73Feed barley 310.61Canola 729.82 Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 759.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 333.64  Below are today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Saskatchewan is playing host to a big meeting of agriculture officials all over North America. The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is meeting in Saskatoon today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed). Provincial Agriculture Minister David Marit says representatives from Mexico, 22 U.S. states, and several provinces from Quebec to Alberta will be there. Delegates will be visiting the […]

Opening grain prices Tuesday, August 15 Durum 523.73Feed barley 310.61Canola 728.62Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 759.50Oats 301.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 335.76 Below is today’s opening future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

You’ve likely noticed it at the grocery store and on social media: beef prices are high, but pork prices are low. Using a few products from a Stats Canada chart as examples, the average price for beef top sirloin, across Canada, was $21.43 per kilogram in June, compared to $18.44 per kilogram in January. The […]

Closing grain prices Monday, August 14 Durum                           523.73 Feed barley                   310.61 Canola                           723.22 Chickpeas                     1036.17 Flax                                561.54 Lentils                            759.50 Oats                               277.32 Yellow Peas                   365.89 Feed Wheat                   270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat      342.18 Below are today’s closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.

Opening grain prices Monday, August 14 Durum 505.23Feed barley 310.61Canola 717.12Chickpeas 1036.17Flax 561.54Lentils 759.50Oats 277.32Yellow Peas 365.89Feed Wheat 270.971 Red Spring Wheat 342.17

The annual Kelvington Agricultural Society Fair was extra special this year. It was the Ag Society’s centennial year, and president of the organization Greg Mottram says he’s not the only one who’s thrilled about the accomplishment. “Pretty good for me but a lot for the people that started it, and they’re still around the watch […]