CKRM Agriculture

Prices for feeder steers and heifers in the province were up compared to the last reported price differences on March 1, according to the latest Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 15. Starting with feeder steers, prices ranged from $329.61 per cwt in the 800-900 lb weight category up to $475.17 in the […]

The provincial budget will be released Wednesday and one cattle group leader believes there won’t be anything new in the budget for the agriculture sector. CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Grant McLellan says many noteworthy items have been announced over the last two months, from the freezing of Crown Land grazing rates made in […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 56% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 32, a notable deterioration from the 67% order fulfillment performance seen in week 31.  CN saw a significant decline in performance while CPKC saw modest deterioration as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 56% of cars ordered by shippers […]

Author note: Due to technical difficulties on Friday, the video version of the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable is unavailable. Below is the audio version of the Roundtable, recorded Friday, March 15. Topics covered on the Roundtable include the SARM Convention, the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project, commodity prices, and the WSA’s Spring Runoff Forecast.

The current President of SARM confirmed to reporters at the convention this week that he is not intending to seek re-election. Ray Orb says he will not be running again for President when his current two year term comes up in 2025. It means a new President will take the helm, and the election process […]

The long-standing, positive trade relationship between Canada and the United States has been beneficial to both countries, supports greater food security for Manitobans and has benefitted Manitoba producers and consumers. The recent release of the final ‘Product of USA’ voluntary labelling regulations for meat, poultry and egg products will affect this relationship, increasing barriers between […]

Durum                          387.37  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          592.02 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax          […]

A major irrigation project in Saskatchewan that has been talked about for years is moving forward on expansion. During his address to delegates at the SARM Convention Thursday afternoon, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced work on the first 90-thousand acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project is expected to start in 2025, following engagement with […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          584.62 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax          […]

There was a common thread during the first day of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Annual Convention & Trade Show on Wednesday: getting connected to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Elements of that seemed to be incorporated into each speech given to SARM delegates at the Queensbury Convention Centre. During her opening speech […]