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Lobby groups welcome Ottawa's intervention in Port disputes

Lobby groups welcome Ottawa's intervention in Port disputes

The Federal Labour Minister stepping in to end the disputes at BC Ports and the Port of Montreal is welcomed by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and other groups.
Fewer cattle to market likely factor in price increase

Fewer cattle to market likely factor in price increase

Saskatchewan cattle producers continue to enjoy solid prices. Canfax's Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 8th shows most feeder steer and feeder heifer prices were on the rise again. Only the 700-800 pound steers (down $2.
New Grain Company getting into the pulse & specialty grain market

New Grain Company getting into the pulse & specialty grain market

A newly-incorporated, Saskatchewan-based company is expanding its reach in the pulse and specialty grain market. Harvest Grain Ltd is combining existing assets with new Saskatchewan acquisitions. Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. at St.
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, November 13

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, November 13

Durum: 320.04 Feed Barley: 226.57 Canola: 589.72 (up 4.20) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 742.50 Oats: 234.00 Yellow Peas: 396.77 Feed Wheat: 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 258.14 (down 12.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, November 13

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, November 13

Durum: 320.04 Feed Barley: 226.57 Canola: 585.52 (down 8.20) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 742.50 Oats: 234.00 (down 5.00) Yellow Peas: 396.77 Feed Wheat: 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 270.
FCC AgriSpirit Fund supporting 17 projects in Saskatchewan

FCC AgriSpirit Fund supporting 17 projects in Saskatchewan

Seventeen community groups and First Nations in Saskatchewan have received funds through Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. This year, $1.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, November 12

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, November 12

Durum: 320.04 Feed Barley: 226.57 Canola: 593.72 (up 9.50) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 742.50 Oats: 239.00 Yellow Peas: 396.77 Feed Wheat: 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 269.
Grain Delivery Service From Both Major Canadian Railways Improves in Week 13: Ag Transport Coalition

Grain Delivery Service From Both Major Canadian Railways Improves in Week 13: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 88% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 13, a modest improvement from the 82% order fulfillment performance seen in week 12. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, November 12

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, November 12

Durum: 320.04 Feed Barley: 226.57 Canola: 584.22 (down 21.30) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 742.50 Oats: 239.00 Yellow Peas: 396.77 Feed Wheat: 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 269.
Right-to-Repair bills gets green light from Senate

Right-to-Repair bills gets green light from Senate

A pair of bills related to interoperability of farm equipment and right-to-repair passed in the Senate. Kyle Larkin, Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada, says Bills C-244 and C-294 amend the Copyright Act.