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SaskAgToday.com Roundtable: Bunge-Viterra merger approved, FCL announces pause of two major projects

SaskAgToday.com Roundtable: Bunge-Viterra merger approved, FCL announces pause of two major projects

This week wasn't short on stories to share. The Western Canadian Crop Production Show wrapped up for another year, as well as the Saskatchewan Crops Forum; both were in Saskatoon, and both had numerous announcements made.
Closing Grain Prices Friday, January 17

Closing Grain Prices Friday, January 17

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 580.52 (up 11.90) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 281.28 (up 2.17)
Opening Grain Prices Friday, January 17

Opening Grain Prices Friday, January 17

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 568.62 (up 30 cents) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 279.
Closing Grain Prices Thursday, January 16

Closing Grain Prices Thursday, January 16

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 568.32 (down 7.40) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 278.13 (down 82 cents)
Nearly $15 million allocated to 53 crop research projects in Western Canada

Nearly $15 million allocated to 53 crop research projects in Western Canada

The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 million in co-funding from industry partners for a combined total of $14.8 million in 2025.
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 16

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, January 16

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 575.72 (down 10.50) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 278.95 (down 1.
Help wanted: Crop Reporters for the season

Help wanted: Crop Reporters for the season

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in need of additional crop reporters for this growing season. As of November 28th, 2024, the Ministry of Ag has 209 Crop Reporters throughout the province. A map shows R.M.
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 15

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, January 15

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 586.22 (down 6.60) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 280.63 (up 9.13)
Ottawa approves Bunge's acquisition of Viterra

Ottawa approves Bunge's acquisition of Viterra

The federal government has approved Bunge's acquisition of Viterra, with conditions attached.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 15

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, January 15

Durum: 317.70 Feed Barley: 246.57 Canola: 602.82 (up 1.00) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 605.85 Lentils: 767.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 383.77 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 271.50 (up 53 cents)