Saskatchewan Agriculture

Durum                         400.31 (up 30 cents)   Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         607.52 (up 4.90) Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax      […]

In it’s report on the proposed Bunge-Viterra merger, the Competition Bureau of Canada says it is likely the merger would reduce competition for grain buying in the Prariries and the sale of canola oil in Eastern Canada. The Bureau also said Bunge could influence the behaviour of G3, which operates grain elevators in the same […]

Community-based organizations and rural communities across Canada needing to fund a project can apply to Farm Credit Canada’s AgriSpirit Fund. $1.5-million is available for registered charities, non-profit organizations, and First Nation, Metis, & Inuit communities who apply for the fund.  FCC’s Manager of Community Investment Carla Warnyca says eligible projects can get between 10 and […]

Feeder steer prices in Saskatchewan were up compared to the heifers which were mixed, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending April 19. Provincial Cattle Specialist Fonda Froats says the week-over-week changes are what they are due to limited sales of cattle last week. The 600-700 lb steer weight category was […]

An app that speeds up the grain grading process for farmers is gaining momentum, in large part to support from the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). It’s called GeoAI and with a snap of a photo it can determine the quality of your grain. The only downside, for now, is it can only […]

Durum                         400.01 (up 3.45) Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         603.62 (up 2.40) Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax        […]

Durum                         396.56 (up 20 cents) Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         601.22 (up 2.80) Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax      […]

Durum                         396.36 Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         598.42 (up 4.30) Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]

Durum                         396.36 Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         594.12 (up 13.90) Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]

A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada’s outlook for Food & Beverage manufacturers.  In their annual Food & Beverage Report, FCC is forecasting a slight drop of 1.4 percent in manufacturing sales this year to $162.6-million. Desmond Sobool, Director of Economics and Deputy Chief Economist […]