Saskatchewan Agriculture

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          […]
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 […]