Saskatchewan Agriculture

Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update

Mar 27, 2024 | 5:01pm
Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22. The 400-500 to 600-700 lb steer categories reported week-over-week increases, while the 700-800 lb categories experienced decreases, the 900+ lb category lacked a price difference, and no data was […]
Chickpea producers needed for a Pulse Canada survey

Chickpea producers needed for a Pulse Canada survey

Mar 27, 2024 | 4:27pm
Pulse Canada is making one more push for chickpea producers to participate in a survey. Director of Sustainability for Pulse Canada Denis Tremorin says at least 25 producers are needed and so far about half have filled it out.  This survey is about assessing the environmental impact chickpea production has in Canada, and Tremorin says […]
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, March 27

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, March 27

Mar 27, 2024 | 1:53pm
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          588.62 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]
Grain Company Zeghers Canada lose licenses after failing to pay farmers

Grain Company Zeghers Canada lose licenses after failing to pay farmers

Mar 27, 2024 | 11:56am
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licenses of Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. The company held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license at Holland, Manitoba. According to the Canadian Grain Commission, farmers in all three Prairie Provinces may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries.  Any […]
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, March 27

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, March 27

Mar 27, 2024 | 9:44am
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          593.02 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]
Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand

Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand

Mar 26, 2024 | 5:04pm
Farmers who have applied for a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP) may be pleased with Monday’s announcement from the federal government. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay announced the interest-free portion of the APP is going up from $100-thousand to $250-thousand for 2024. The interest-free amount has fluctuated over the […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, March 26

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, March 26

Mar 26, 2024 | 1:23pm
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          599.92 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 26

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, March 26

Mar 26, 2024 | 9:27am
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          602.52 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 25

Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 25

Mar 25, 2024 | 1:58pm
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          611.12 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 25

Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 25

Mar 25, 2024 | 9:39am
Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          606.92 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]