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Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

Farmland Rental Rates Keeping Pace with Farmland Value Appreciation: FCC Analysis

There is alignment between farmland rental rates and the appreciating value of farmland across Canada according to a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Opening Grain Prices for April 18

Opening Grain Prices for April 18

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for April 18 th : Durum 387.37 = Feed Barley 232.58 = Canola 583.72 +2.5 Chickpeas 992.08 = Flax 629.54 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 271.32 = Yellow Peas 474.72 = Feed Wheat 233.45 -100 One Red Spring Wheat 303.
2024 Could be a Good Year to Grow Canary Seed

2024 Could be a Good Year to Grow Canary Seed

Canary seed is looking to bounce back in 2024-25, despite declines in production and exports during the current year.
Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle With Meeting Grain Delivery Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

Major Canadian Railways Continue to Struggle With Meeting Grain Delivery Demand: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 71% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 36, a slight decline from the 74% order fulfillment performance seen in week 35. CN and CPKC each saw a modest deterioration in performance as compared to the prior week.
Closing Grain Prices Monday, April 15

Closing Grain Prices Monday, April 15

Durum 387.37 Feed barley 232.58 Canola 587.32 Chickpeas 992.08 Flax 629.54 Lentils 755.50 Oats 255.32 Yellow Peas 474.72 Feed Wheat 233.45 1 Red Spring Wheat 302.83 Below are today's closing future price quotations with Adam Pukalo of P.I. Financial.
Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 30

Sask Ag Today Roundtable Episode 30

March weather was cooler and drier, expect for a few areas

March weather was cooler and drier, expect for a few areas

While February was warm and drier than normal, March was sort of the opposite. Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hazel had the weather stats for last month, and summarized March as being a little colder than normal.
Canada’s Farm Show to focus on AgTech, innovation

Canada’s Farm Show to focus on AgTech, innovation

AgTech is being billed as a particular focus for the 2024 edition of Canada’s Farm Show, which is back in Regina on June 18 to 20.
Wheat Market: China cutting back purchases, Russia move involved in private wheat trade

Wheat Market: China cutting back purchases, Russia move involved in private wheat trade

China remains Canada's largest wheat customer, even though purchases are down about 15 percent compared to the same point during the last crop year.
Limited prices for Saskatchewan feeder cattle, but prices for Alberta cows were up: Cattle Market Update

Limited prices for Saskatchewan feeder cattle, but prices for Alberta cows were up: Cattle Market Update

There was very limited information on feeder steer and heifer prices in Saskatchewan due to low volume.