Saskatchewan Agriculture

Durum                          437.68 Feed barley                  237.58     Canola                          566.72 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils            […]

Some call it a “mystery chickpea disease” while researchers refer to it as an “emerging health issue” The problem surfaced in 2019 in the Gravelbourg, Assiniboia and Coronach regions of southern Saskatchewan.  It reappeared again the following year. Both those years featured early dry conditions followed by a big dump of rain.   Chickpea plants had […]

A private member’s bill that would provide relief for Canadian farmers from the federal carbon tax, on natural gas and propane used for grain drying, will likely dominate discussion on Parliament Hill as MP’s and Senators return to work Monday following the holiday break. Before the break, members of the Senate passed two amendments to […]

Durum                          442.09 Feed barley                  237.58     Canola                          573.22 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils            […]

Durum                          442.09 Feed barley                  237.58     Canola                          574.92 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils            […]

A resolution to increase the provincial portion of the beef checkoff was passed on Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) annual general meeting in Regina. The resolution called for a $1.50 per head increase in the checkoff starting April 1st, 2025.  The new total would be $3.50 with the money used to fund research, […]

The United Kingdom deciding to suspend bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada over a handful of issues may be a tactic that could backfire, according to Canada’s High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. On Thursday, the U.K. announced the suspension of talks after Canada decided not to extend two temporary trade measures – a special quota on U.K. […]

Durum                          447.60  Feed barley                  242.58     Canola                          587.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils            […]

Durum                          447.60  Feed barley                  242.58     Canola                          576.62 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils            […]

Multiple rounds of bi-lateral trade deal talks between Canada and the United Kingdom have hit a roadblock. On Thursday, the U.K. decided to suspend negotiations with Canada ahead of the next meeting in February, after Canada decided not to extend a special quota for U.K. cheese imports and country-of-origin rules – temporary measures put in […]