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Closing Grain Prices Thursday, October 3

Closing Grain Prices Thursday, October 3

Durum 294.35 Feed barley 221.57 Canola 572.42 (up 1.00) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 694.50 Oats 243.00 Yellow Peas 357.84 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 280.35 (down 1.
Crop yields and quality of wheat vary as farmers get closer to wrapping up harvest

Crop yields and quality of wheat vary as farmers get closer to wrapping up harvest

Warm and drier weather this past week allowed farmers to make more progress on harvest.
Cattle prices up, more marketed in latest Cattle Market Update

Cattle prices up, more marketed in latest Cattle Market Update

Prices for Saskatchewan Feeder Steers and Heifers were up in the latest Cattle Market Update for the week ending September 27th. Steer prices were available in every category except for the 300-400 pound category. Those prices ranged from $306.
Opening Grain Prices Thursday, October 3

Opening Grain Prices Thursday, October 3

Durum 294.35 Feed barley 221.57 Canola 571.42 (up 3.10) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 694.50 Oats 243.00 Yellow Peas 357.84 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 281.
Ongoing strike at Port of Montreal forcing vessels to move elsewhere

Ongoing strike at Port of Montreal forcing vessels to move elsewhere

The strike at the Port of Montreal is in its third day.
O&T Farms increasing production capacity of manufacturing facility in Regina

O&T Farms increasing production capacity of manufacturing facility in Regina

O&T Farms announced it is expanding its manufacturing facility, located northwest of Regina on Highway 11.
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, October 2

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, October 2

Durum 294.35 Feed barley 221.57 Canola 568.32 (up 5.90) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 694.50 Oats 243.00 Yellow Peas 357.84 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 280.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, October 2

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, October 2

Durum 294.35 Feed barley 221.57 Canola 562.42 (up 1.20) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 694.50 Oats 243.00 Yellow Peas 357.84 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 279.66 (up 6.
Another step to be added in AgriInvest program for next year

Another step to be added in AgriInvest program for next year

An extra requirement is coming for the AgriInvest program for 2025. Producers with allowable net sales of a million dollars or more per year will require an environmental assessment to receive the matching government contribution.
SaskVotes 2024: Sask. Cattlemen's Association asking SaskParty, NDP what their stances are on various issues

SaskVotes 2024: Sask. Cattlemen's Association asking SaskParty, NDP what their stances are on various issues

A group lobbying for cattle producers in the province sent a letter to the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP, asking for each political party's stance on various issues affecting the beef industry.