CKRM Agriculture

Saskatchewan agri-food exports to Indonesia, Morocco, and Algeria increased in 2023 over the previous year, according to the provincial government.

Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22.

Pulse Canada is making one more push for chickpea producers to participate in a survey. Director of Sustainability for Pulse Canada Denis Tremorin says at least 25 producers are needed and so far about half have filled it out.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released its March Flood Outlook Report , which indicates a low-to-moderate risk of significant spring flooding across Manitoba basins.

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licenses of Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. The company held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license at Holland, Manitoba.

Farmers who have applied for a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP) may be pleased with Monday's announcement from the federal government.

Durum 397.65 Feed barley 225.58 Canola 599.92 Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 629.54 Lentils 721.50 Oats 273.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 212.38 1 Red Spring Wheat 296.00

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 70% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 33, a notable improvement from the 56% order fulfillment performance seen in week 32.

Each month the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes an outlook report for principal field crops. The March report released this week shows improved price prospects on some crops while others have declined.