Saskatchewan Agriculture

A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

Jan 5, 2024 | 8:44am
After prolonged negotiations, Viterra unveiled a new Final Offer to the GSU bargaining committee following the rejection of the initial proposal in November 2023. A meeting with the elected officers of Locals 1 and 2 is set for today at 9:30 a.m., to review the details of this latest proposal. As the situation unfolds, stay […]
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, January 4

Closing Grain Prices Thursday, January 4

Jan 4, 2024 | 2:07pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          594.02 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            767.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas          […]
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 4

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 4

Jan 4, 2024 | 9:30am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          599.02 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            767.50 Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas          […]
Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year

Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year

Jan 3, 2024 | 2:43pm
With a few notable exceptions, most grains, oilseeds and specialty crops are seeing lower prices than one year ago. Cash prices for canola started 2023 in the $800 a tonne range. There were ups and downs through the year, but overall prices ratcheted lower ending the year barely above $600 a tonne. That’s a move […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 3

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 3

Jan 3, 2024 | 1:41pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          604.72 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            778.50 Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas                  464.54 Feed Wheat                  246.18 1 Red Spring Wheat     315.87 […]
Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Jan 3, 2024 | 10:12am
Viterra responded to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the union representing its employees. In a statement, the company says its committed to safety in the workplace and providing its workers with “competitive pay and benefits within a performance-based process.” Both sides have Wednesday and Thursday to negotiate a new deal, and if no progress […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 3

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 3

Jan 3, 2024 | 9:34am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          602.92 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            779.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas                  464.54 Feed Wheat                  246.18 1 Red Spring Wheat     317.03 […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 2

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 2

Jan 2, 2024 | 1:42pm
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          603.52 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            779.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas                  464.54 Feed Wheat                  246.18 1 Red Spring Wheat     317.30 […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 2

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 2

Jan 2, 2024 | 10:15am
Durum                          446.92 Feed barley                  257.58 Canola                          609.92 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                                631.04 Lentils                            779.50  Oats                               290.32  Yellow Peas                  464.54 Feed Wheat                  246.18 1 Red Spring Wheat     318.13 […]
Sask Pulse AGM likely to have the most energy

Sask Pulse AGM likely to have the most energy

Dec 28, 2023 | 3:15pm
Annual meetings will be held on January 9 for Sask Wheat, SaskCanola, SaskFlax. SaskBarley and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. The meetings are at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Producers and interested observers can attend in-person or virtually. The SaskPulse meeting is likely to be the best attended and the liveliest. While all the crop commissions […]