Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, February 6
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 230.08 Canola 564.82 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
Saskatchewan Agriculture
Viterra “surprised” by GSU claims that employees were not paid full retroactive wage increase
Viterra responded to claims made by the Grain Services Union, which represents 436 of its employees, that the company did not fully pay a 4.5 percent wage increase, retroactive to January 1st, 2023, as part of a deal ratified by union members. A statement provided by a company spokesperson Monday afternoon said they “are surprised […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, February 5
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 230.08 Canola 560.12 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, February 5
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 230.08 Canola 553.82 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
Do More Ag accepting applications for its 5th annual Community Fund
The application window is wide open for the 5th annual Community Fund, put on by the Do More Agriculture Foundation and Farm Credit Canada. Do More Ag has been accepting applications since January 18 and the deadline is February 15. Executive Director of Do More Ag Megz Reynolds says the fund offers free mental health supports […]
GSU claims Viterra hasn’t “honoured their word” on providing salary increase as per ratified agreement
The General and Grain Services Union, which represents 436 Viterra workers between Locals 1 & 2, appear to have a new bone to pick with the company. In a news release late Friday afternoon, GSU states when members of Locals 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office) voted on Viterra’s […]
Closing Grain Prices Friday, February 2
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 230.08 Canola 556.32 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
Opening Grain Prices Friday, February 2
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 230.08 Canola 558.82 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
Weather forecaster predicts drier spring for some parts of Western Canada, wetter spring for others
Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. was the closing speaker at the Crossroads Crop Conference Wednesday in Calgary. Lerner provided some hope that 2024 will not be a serious drought year. Lerner examines a range of cycles and factors to make his growing season weather forecasts. His presentation is full of charts, graphs and maps. At […]
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, February 1
Durum 434.01 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 565.92 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax 606.04 Lentils […]