APAS Concludes Livestock Summit in Saskatoon
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held their Livestock Summit at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre. The Summit brought together industry leaders, producers, bankers, policymakers, and other industry professionals for a full day to discuss a wide variety…
Railways Improve Service: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CP Rail supplied a combined 93% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 34, an improvement from the previous week’s 91% and the best performance seen for the two railways combined since week 5 in late August. It…
Chickpeas Expected to be in Short Supply
The Global Pulse Confederation says that chickpeas are expected to be in short supply around the world over the next six months. Hot and dry weather in India cut production prospects for that country’s kabuli chickpea crop. Production out of…
Spring Weight Restrictions Starts Friday
Spring weight restrictions affecting provincial truck traffic in Saskatchewan will come into effect this Friday. Truckers hauling goods or cargoes on secondary highways in Saskatchewan are advised to monitor their weights closely to avoid fines and prevent damage to the…
Traders Selling Off May Canola Futures
According to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, managed money fund traders are finally covering their bearish bets, after hitting the largest speculative short position in canola on record. As of March 28th, the…