CKRM Agriculture

Three cattle groups are calling on the federal government to defend Canada's science-based trade standards.

Farm group leaders are not only in charge of their respective organizations, but are also producers themselves. The Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Brett Halstead farms in the Nokomis area, north of Regina.

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for September 12: Durum 514.74 = Feed Barley 282.58 = Canola 711.82 -13.2 Chickpeas 1036.17 = Flax 561.54 = Lentils 867.50 +8 Oats 310.32 = Yellow Peas 382.89 = Feed Wheat 223.56 = One Red Spring Wheat 329.

The cattle sector is hoping satellite technology will be the answer for providing forage insurance comparable to how multi-peril insurance works for grain farmers.

Closing grain prices Thursday, September 7 Durum 514.74 Feed barley 282.58 Canola 740.32 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 859.50 Oats 301.32 Yellow Peas 382.89 Feed Wheat 223.56 1 Red Spring Wheat 340.