Saskatchewan Agriculture

Resolution on variety use agreements spurs great debate at Sask Pulse Growers AGM

Resolution on variety use agreements spurs great debate at Sask Pulse Growers AGM

Jan 10, 2024 | 8:01am
At Tuesday’s annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association, a resolution on variety use agreements, also sometimes referred to as trailing royalties, received a great deal of debate culminating in a very close vote. Sask Pulse has a breeding agreement with the private plant breeding company Limagrain and royalties will be part of the […]
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 at Crop Production Show

Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 at Crop Production Show

Jan 10, 2024 | 7:50am
Six individuals will be enshrined into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame this spring, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon from the Nufarm Information Theatre at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. Abdul Jalil, Brian Olsen, Bruce Coulman, Grant Carlson, Les Johnston, and Stewart Stone will be inducted at a ceremony on April 13 […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 9

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 9

Jan 9, 2024 | 1:39pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  252.58  Canola                         586.72 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils                […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 9

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 9

Jan 9, 2024 | 10:47am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  252.58  Canola                         584.02 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils                […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, January 8

Closing Grain Prices Monday, January 8

Jan 8, 2024 | 1:23pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  252.58  Canola                         575.52 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils                […]
Organizers ready for 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Organizers ready for 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Jan 8, 2024 | 11:00am
Thousands of people, many of them farmers, will gather at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon this week for the 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show. The format for this year’s show has changed from three-and-a-half days to three days. It runs Tuesday to Thursday with hours for the first two days 9 a.m. to 5 […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, January 8

Opening Grain Prices Monday, January 8

Jan 8, 2024 | 9:05am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  252.58 Canola                          576.12 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                591.04 Lentils              […]
The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

Jan 5, 2024 | 7:38pm
Farmers who do business with Viterra may be breathing a sigh of relief. Late Thursday evening, Viterra presented its final offer to the Grain and General Services Union (GSU) Locals 1 & 2, which represents 436 employees. On Friday, Union officers gathered to review details of the offer and decided “it is in the best […]
Closing Grain Prices Friday, January 5

Closing Grain Prices Friday, January 5

Jan 5, 2024 | 1:13pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          583.62 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            767.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas          […]
Opening Grain Prices Friday, January 5

Opening Grain Prices Friday, January 5

Jan 5, 2024 | 9:32am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          591.52 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            767.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas          […]