Saskatchewan Agriculture

President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says business as usual following Trudeau resignation

President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says business as usual following Trudeau resignation

Jan 9, 2025 | 11:24am
Nathan Phinney, President of the Canadian Cattle Association, says work remains the same following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In an interview with SaskAgToday, Phinney says they’re focused on relationships with the United States, especially with the looming threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, and talked about what the CCA […]
CFA President Keith Currie on next steps following Justin Trudeau’s resignation

CFA President Keith Currie on next steps following Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Jan 9, 2025 | 11:15am
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Monday, preparations are being made for what’s next in the weeks and months ahead. President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Keith Currie explains what they’re doing for the short-term and provides reaction to this week’s announcement.
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 9

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 9

Jan 9, 2025 | 9:52am
Durum:                    317.70  Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 586.22 (up 1.50) Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:                      605.85 Lentils:                  […]
December was a “roller-coaster” month for weather

December was a “roller-coaster” month for weather

Jan 8, 2025 | 4:33pm
Weather in the last month of 2024 for Saskatchewan brought a mixture of freezing rain and snow as well as cold and warm temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says December started colder than normal before warm Pacific air came through to bring temperatures up. The cold returned in the middle of the month then […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Jan 8, 2025 | 1:16pm
Durum:                   317.70  Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 584.72 (up 50 cents) Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:                      605.85 Lentils:                […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Jan 8, 2025 | 9:19am
Durum:                   317.70  Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 584.22 (up 3.20) Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:                      605.85 Lentils:                  […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Jan 7, 2025 | 2:13pm
Durum:                   317.70  Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 581.02 (up 1.00) Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:                      605.85 Lentils:                  […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Jan 7, 2025 | 9:40am
Durum:                   317.70  Feed Barley:         246.57    Canola:                 580.02 (down 6.30) Chickpeas:            837.75 Flax:                      605.85 Lentils:                  […]
Manitoba Agriculture analysis shows few crops having a good return over costs

Manitoba Agriculture analysis shows few crops having a good return over costs

Jan 6, 2025 | 5:47pm
Manitoba Agriculture has released its 2025 cost of production analysis for crops and the picture isn’t rosy. All 16 crops in the Manitoba analysis show a return over operating costs, but only pinto beans show a return over total costs. That return is small and pinto beans are a minor acreage crop with only 111,000 […]