Saskatchewan Agriculture

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Recent snowfall improves WSA Spring Runoff Forecast

Mar 12, 2024 | 10:10am
Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province, improving runoff potential. Saskatoon and North Battleford reportedly got in excess of 40cm and the […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 12

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 12

Mar 12, 2024 | 9:07am
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          579.82 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year

Mar 11, 2024 | 5:03pm
Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between December 14th to January 22nd. Farmers plan on seeding more durum wheat, lentils, dry field peas, oats, and canary seed, but less canola, spring wheat, barley, mustard […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 11

Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 11

Mar 11, 2024 | 2:11pm
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          572.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 11

Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 11

Mar 11, 2024 | 9:21am
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          574.22 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Closing Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Closing Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Mar 8, 2024 | 1:42pm
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          564.82 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
Opening Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Opening Grain Prices Friday, March 8

Mar 8, 2024 | 9:22am
Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          560.52 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]
APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

APAS Survey asking producers one simple question ahead of provincial election

Mar 7, 2024 | 5:30pm
What is the most pressing agriculture-related issue for farmers ahead of the provincial election? That’s the question being asked by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) as they’re conducting a survey of what issue is top of mind for farmers. APAS President Ian Boxall encourages producers to participate. “Fill out the survey so we […]
Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Another positive week for cattle prices in Saskatchewan

Mar 7, 2024 | 4:38pm
Most of the cattle prices in Saskatchewan, that had enough data to report on, were up last week. According to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 1, prices for feeder steers in the 600-700 and 800-900 lb weight category increased week-over-week except for the 500-600 lb category which declined by 33 cents […]