Closing Grain Prices Friday, February 16
Durum 404.63 Feed barley 227.58 Canola 538.22 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax […]
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Two Saskatchewan Ag Companies among 15 selected for AgTech Accelerator Program
Fifteen agriculture companies have been selected to participate in the AgTech Accelerator program. Of the 11 Canadian companies selected, 2 are Saskatchewan-based – ABAzyne Biosciences and PathoScan, both from Saskatoon – 4 are from the U.K. A list of all 15 companies can be viewed below. Bre Walkeden, Community and Partners Manager for Cultivator powered […]
Fresh water the “backbone of Saskatchewan’s rural economy”: SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee
The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development is in the middle of a study on freshwater, specifically how to protect it, how to collaborate on all levels of government, and what role does the newly formed Canada Water Agency play in all this. On January 31st – the first committee […]
Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update
Less cattle were marketed in Saskatchewan last week compared to the prior week, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 9. There were 10,010 head of cattle marketed in the province last week, down from the 12,676 head reported the previous week. Year-to-date, the volume is down 40 percent from […]
Federal Agriculture Minister Marks Canada’s Agriculture Day
Today and every day, Canada’s hard-working farmers put fresh, nutritious food on our tables, and consistently deliver the very best agricultural products, all while caring for our planet. As a farmer myself, I know that farming is a passion that goes far beyond just a job, and I want to make sure our farmers can […]
CCGA Opens Early Application Window for 2024 Cash Advances
Starting today, farmers from across Western Canada can apply for a 2024 spring cash advance through Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). “We’re launching our early application window for the 2024 Advance Payments Program (APP), giving farmers more time to apply,” says Dave Gallant, Vice-President, Finance & APP Operations at CCGA. Many farmers use a spring […]
Grain Service by Canadian Railways in Week 27 Declines: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 68% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 27, a decline from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 26. The decline in system performance reflects a deterioration in performance for each of CN and CPKC. In supplying 60% of cars ordered by shippers in week 27 […]
