CKRM Agriculture

Canadian beef and cattle producers have faced the familiar challenge of keeping their herds fed outside grazing season.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 20: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 257.58 -5 Canola 604.82 -0.6 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 308.

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for December 20: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 262.58 = Canola 605.42 +0.06 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 311.

Many farmers and producers might be dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones they are used to experiencing. However, with Christmas approaching and no snow in the forecast, it seems those dreams won't be coming true.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 19: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 262.58 = Canola 604.82 +0.08 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 313.

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for December 19: Durum 456.11 = Feed Barley 262.58 = Canola 604.62 -4.6 Chickpeas 1168.44 = Flax 631.04 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 286.32 = Yellow Peas 464.54 = Feed Wheat 233.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 312.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for December 18: Durum 456.11 Feed Barley 262.58 Canola 608.62 Chickpeas 1168.44 Flax 631.04 Lentils 787.50 Oats 286.32 Yellow Peas 464.54 Feed Wheat 233.46 One Red Spring Wheat 313.21

Members of the Grain and General Services Union Local 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office) have reached an impasse with Viterra over bargaining negotiations.

Bill C-234 is no longer in the hands of the senate. It's now heading back to the house of commons with amendments tacked on that will have to be reviewed.

The Food Banks of Saskatchewan got off to a great start on its "Feeding Holiday Cheer" Campaign. Executive Director of the organization Michael Kincade says they got a $250-thousand donation from Nutrien in late November.