Opening Grain Prices Friday, December 6
Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 547.72 (up 9.80) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: […]
Saskatchewan Agriculture
More collaboration the main focus of new APAS President Bill Prybylski
Members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) elected a new president during this week’s Annual General Meeting at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Bill Prybylski, who farms west of Yorkton and was the Vice-President of APAS for six years, takes over from Ian Boxall, who decided not to seek another term. Joining […]
Canola production estimate lower than 2023: Stats Canada
Statistics Canada has dramatically lowered its canola production estimate for 2024. This latest estimate is based on a November survey of Canadian farmers while previous reports in July and August were based on remote sensing and agroclimate data: There has been a great deal of debate and speculation regarding the final canola production number. Provincial […]
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, December 5
Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 (up 5.00) Canola: 537.92 (down 7.70) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: […]
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, December 5
Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 545.62 (up 16.40) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 […]
Prices still up as demand for cattle remains high
The number of cattle being marketed is going down but demand remains high, keeping prices for feeder steers and heifers up in the province. The Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 29, provided by Canfax, has prices for most categories except for the 300-400 pound steers and heifers, the 700-800 and 800-plus pound […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, December 4
Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 529.22 (down 1.40) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, December 4
Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 530.62 (down 6.60) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 […]
Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs
REGINA – Opposition Leader Carla Beck attended the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) event in Regina on Tuesday to make her message clear that she wants to protect the agriculture sector. When speaking to reporters, Beck acknowledged “the vital role that agriculture plays in our province to our economy when it comes to jobs, […]
Canola market experiencing turbulence from tariff talk, biofuel policy, upcoming Stats Canada report
The canola market is about as cold as the current Saskatchewan weather. Threats of US tariffs, potential changes to American biofuels policy and concerns about Chinese countervail duties have pushed canola values below what they should be based solely on the current supply and demand situation. Ken Ball is a senior commodity futures advisor with […]