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Opening Grain Prices Monday, February 24

Opening Grain Prices Monday, February 24

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 629.65 (down 4.30) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 727.50 (down 19.00) Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 287.11 (down 5.
SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites.
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Details of 2025 Crop Insurance Program announced

The big story of the week came from the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, where it was announced funding for the 2025 Crop Insurance Program would continue.
Closing Grain Prices Friday, February 21

Closing Grain Prices Friday, February 21

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 633.85 (up 3.40) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 746.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 292.45 (up 2 cents)
Opening Grain Prices Friday, February 21

Opening Grain Prices Friday, February 21

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 630.45 (down 2.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 746.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 292.
Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

Producers needing to purchase urea fertilizer for spring use are looking at a steadily increasing cost

International factors are pushing up the price of nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of summer, urea fertilizer, 46-0-0 could be purchased in the $650 to $700 a tonne range.
Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten groups overall to be approved for $20.
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, February 20

Closing Grain Prices Thursday, February 20

Durum: 336.80 (up 4.20) Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 632.45 (down 30 cents) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 746.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 291.57 (down 2.
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, February 20

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, February 20

Durum: 332.40 Feed Barley: 241.57 Canola: 632.75 (up 4.60) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 746.50 Oats: 223.00 Yellow Peas: 381.78 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 294.13 (up 2.
Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year

Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the various crops.