CKRM Agriculture

Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up, while prices for feeder heifers were mixed, according to the latest Cattle Market Update issued by Canfax for the week ending November 3.

There are numerous career opportunities within the agriculture sector. That's the message from Agriculture in the Classroom Canada to high school students as part of Career Month in Canada.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association wants to hear thoughts from members about the proposed merger between Viterra and Bunge.

Senators voted yesterday (Thurs) to send Bill C-234 to third and final reading -- without any changes.

Young farmers across Canada looking to sharpen their skills while making connections have an opportunity to attend a series of events hosted by Farm Credit Canada.

A collaborative effort is being made to conserve grasslands across the country. The Canadian Cattle Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada created the Grasslands Conservation Initiative (CGI).

A Private Member's Bill aimed at exempting natural gas and propane used for certain farming practices from the carbon tax, is front-and-centre again in the Senate. It's possible, that debate over Bill 234 will resume, or be put over to another day.

Farm Credit Canada announced they are giving $1.5 million to 86 community groups nationwide to support rural capital projects.

Prices for all feeder steer and heifer weight categories are down, according to the latest cattle market update from Canfax. For the week ending October 27, Canfax reported feeder steer prices ranged from $493.

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for October 31: Durum 473.72 = Feed Barley 277.58 = Canola 638.92 -6 Chickpeas 1212.5 = Flax 641.04 = Lentils 787.5 = Oats 289.32 = Yellow Peas 399.89 = Feed Wheat 235.46 = One Red Spring Wheat 330.43 -2.88