Saskatchewan Agriculture

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, August 29

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, August 29

Aug 29, 2024 | 9:25am
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         552.82 (up 11.60) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]
World wheat harvest starting or nearing completion, but has its challenges

World wheat harvest starting or nearing completion, but has its challenges

Aug 28, 2024 | 4:55pm
The wheat harvest is at different stages around the world. In Canada, the spring wheat harvest is in the early stages. Saskatchewan is 4 per cent complete as of August 19, Alberta is 5 per cent complete, and Manitoba is 3 per cent complete. Durum harvest in Saskatchewan is about 14 per cent complete as […]
Latest projections expect more production and average yields, but less harvested acres

Latest projections expect more production and average yields, but less harvested acres

Aug 28, 2024 | 4:14pm
Statistics Canada released model-based projections of production of various crops for each province on Wednesday morning. In Saskatchewan, they expect more canola, durum, lentils, oats, dry peas, and flaxseed to be produced, but less spring wheat, barley, and mustard seed. Production for canola is anticipated to be 10.6 million tonnes this year; spring wheat 11 […]
CGC revokes licences from Purely Canada Foods Corp

CGC revokes licences from Purely Canada Foods Corp

Aug 28, 2024 | 3:16pm
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord. According to sources in the grain trade, Purely Canada has been struggling to pay its bills for quite some time and there are many farmers unpaid for grain deliveries, particularly pulse […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Aug 28, 2024 | 1:35pm
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         541.22 (down 40 cents) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax        […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Aug 28, 2024 | 9:15am
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         541.62 (down 2.80) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Aug 27, 2024 | 1:16pm
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         544.42 (down 5.50) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]
Insurance claims being made after crops were damaged by hail

Insurance claims being made after crops were damaged by hail

Aug 27, 2024 | 9:49am
Insurance claims have been made over the past week following storms that brought hail, causing varying degrees of crop damage. Ag Direct Hail Insurance is one of those companies that have been busy. Executive Vice President of Ag Direct Bruce Lowe says they’ve received about 150 claims over the last week – over 100 come […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Aug 27, 2024 | 9:18am
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         549.92 (up 14.80) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, August 26

Closing Grain Prices Monday, August 26

Aug 26, 2024 | 1:25pm
Durum                         293.43 Feed barley                 201.57     Canola                         535.12 (up 1.80) Chickpeas                    837.75  Flax          […]