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Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 9

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 9

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 586.22 (up 1.50) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 (up 8.00) Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 274.
Autonomous Equipment from John Deere designed to address labour shortage, increase productivity

Autonomous Equipment from John Deere designed to address labour shortage, increase productivity

John Deere unveiled its next generation of autonomous agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping equipment Tuesday at the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
December was a "roller-coaster" month for weather

December was a "roller-coaster" month for weather

Weather in the last month of 2024 for Saskatchewan brought a mixture of freezing rain and snow as well as cold and warm temperatures.
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 584.72 (up 50 cents) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 275.10 (down 1.19)
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 8

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 584.22 (up 3.20) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 276.29 (down 3.
Depending on soil zone and high yield assumption, some crops are more profitable than others

Depending on soil zone and high yield assumption, some crops are more profitable than others

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s 2025 Crop Planning Guide is now available on-line. Printed versions will be available at the Crop Production Show next week in Saskatoon and also at regional offices.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 581.02 (up 1.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 279.86 (up 2.28)
Major Canadian Railways Improve Grain Delivery Service in Week 21: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Improve Grain Delivery Service in Week 21: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 76% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 21, a notable improvement from the 64% order fulfillment performance seen in week 20. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, January 7

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 580.02 (down 6.30) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 759.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 277.58 (up 1.
Manitoba Agriculture analysis shows few crops having a good return over costs

Manitoba Agriculture analysis shows few crops having a good return over costs

Manitoba Agriculture has released its 2025 cost of production analysis for crops and the picture isn’t rosy. All 16 crops in the Manitoba analysis show a return over operating costs, but only pinto beans show a return over total costs.