Crops

The gap between the cost of groceries and what farmer's earn in return for producing commodities that make the grocery items is widening, says report from APAS

SOUTHWEST Rain in some areas of the Southwest region over the past week provided moisture to the crops. Hail was reported in the Russell, Angusville, Rossburn and Neepawa areas.

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 637.32 (down 15.10) Chickpeas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 207.00 Yellow Peas: 331.40 Feed Wheat: 194.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 286.24 (up 1.70)

SCIC is doubling the low yield appraisal threshold values, allowing customers to salvage their eligible crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage.

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 652.42 (down 3.50) Chickpeas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 207.00 (down 10.00) Yellow Peas: 331.40 Feed Wheat: 194.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 284.54 (up 1.92)

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 655.92 (down 1.70) Chickpeas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas: 331.40 Feed Wheat: 194.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 282.62 (up 2.33)

Various causes of crop damage were reported over the past week, including excess moisture due to recent rain, which has been rated as minor in most regions.

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 657.62 (down 11.40) Chickpeas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas 331.40 Feed Wheat: 194.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 280.29 (down 5.95)

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and producers that they can salvage hay along provincial highways.

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 669.02 (up 6.30) Chickpeas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas: 331.40 Feed Wheat: 194.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 286.24 (down 3.56)