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Survey looks at how much farms pay employees compared to other sectors

Survey looks at how much farms pay employees compared to other sectors

While pay will always remain an important factor in attracting new employees to the agriculture sector, other issues such as work flexibility, vacation time and sick days could make the difference in hiring and retaining high quality workers.
Manitoba Spring Seeding Progress Nearing the Two-Thirds Complete Mark

Manitoba Spring Seeding Progress Nearing the Two-Thirds Complete Mark

Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of Manitoba this past week and is now at 64% complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (80% complete), spring wheat (87% complete) barley (79% complete) and peas (96% complete).
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, May 29

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, May 29

Durum 397.95 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 629.12 (down 10 cents) Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 650.04 Lentils 779.50 Oats 271.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 343.00 (down 7.
Stats Canada numbers show net farm income in Saskatchewan higher compared to other provinces

Stats Canada numbers show net farm income in Saskatchewan higher compared to other provinces

Statistics Canada has released a blizzard of farm income and expense statistics for 2022, 2023 and the first part of this year. In both 2022 and 2023, Alberta had higher farm cash receipts than Saskatchewan.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, May 29

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, May 29

Durum 397.95 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 629.22 (up 3.30) Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 650.04 Lentils 779.50 Oats 271.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 350.68 (up 4.
Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices in Saskatchewan and Alberta remain strong: Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices remain strong as the seasonal slowdown continues, according to the weekly cattle market update for the week ending May 24.
Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

Poll Shows Majority of Canadians Want Carbon Tax Break for Farmers: CTF

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers.
Major Canadian Railways Provide Excellent Grain Delivery Service in Week 42: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Provide Excellent Grain Delivery Service in Week 42: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 91% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 42, a nominal decline from the 92% order fulfillment performance seen in week 41.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, May 28

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, May 28

Durum 397.95 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 625.92 (down 1.90) Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 650.04 Lentils 779.50 Oats 271.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 346.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, May 28

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, May 28

Durum 397.95 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 627.82 (down 1.80) Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 650.04 Lentils 779.50 Oats 271.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 347.28 (up 3.