CKRM Agriculture

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to well below normal runoff across the province.

New data released by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has shed light on the growing challenges facing Canada's agriculture sector regarding workforce availability.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 22 nd : Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 537.32 -5.5 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 285.32 -10 Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 295.72 -8.01

The recent decision to reduce the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program (APP) from $350,000 to $100,000 has stirred apprehension within the agricultural community across Canada, with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchew

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for February 22 nd : Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 542.82 +5.3 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 303.73 +4.93

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, indicating a new record for overall Canadian farm income in 2023 despite various challenges the sector faces.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 21 st : Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 537.52 -6 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 298.8 -0.83

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for February 21 st : Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 534.52 -1.8 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = One Red Spring Wheat 299.63 -2.21

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 77% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 28, an improvement from the 68% order fulfillment performance seen in week 27. The improvement in system performance reflects improved performance for each of CN and CPKC.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for February 20 th : Durum 404.63 = Feed Barley 222.58 = Canola 545.32 -9.5 Chickpeas 1168.40 = Flax 606.04 = Lentils 756.50 = Oats 295.32 = Yellow Peas 419.61 = Feed Wheat 238.