Crops

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is hosting two more townhall meetings this week in drought-stricken areas of the province. One is this afternoon (Tues) in Cabri at the Cabri Community Hall from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Opening grain prices Tuesday, August 1 Durum 477.67 Feed barley 330.61 Canola 710.42 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 727.30 Oats 262.32 Yellow Peas 352.56 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 355.61

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for July 31: Durum 477.80 = Feed Barley 335.61 = Canola 721.42 -1.2 Chickpeas 1036.17 = Flax 501.98 = Lentils 727.30 = Oats 262.32 +12 Yellow Peas 335.92 = Feed Wheat 270.97 = One Red Spring Wheat 369.

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for July 31: Durum 477.80 = Feed Barley 335.61 = Canola 722.62 -23.9 Chickpeas 1036.17 = Flax 501.98 = Lentils 727.30 = Oats 250.32 = Yellow Peas 335.92 = Feed Wheat 270.97 = One Red Spring Wheat 370.

The Canadian Grain Commission is walking back on changes to test weight standards.

A rancher was at a townhall meeting in Kindersley on Tuesday about the drought and what supports are available.

With port access accounting for nearly three-quarters of Ukraine's grain exports since the Russian invasion, Russia's moves to cut off the Black Sea and attack port infrastructure will effectively stop Ukraine's access to the world.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail says its first quarter following a major merger was a tough one, as wildfires and falling container demand plagued operations across the rail sector. CPKC reports total revenues of $3.

Closing grain prices Friday, July 28 Durum 477.80 Feed barley 335.61 Canola 746.52 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 501.98 Lentils 727.30 Oats 250.32 Yellow Peas 335.92 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 390.87

I can’t keep up with all the new products being offered to farmers often from companies new to Canada. Some of the products are definitely in the miracle crop cure category and are a big waste of money. Others may have merit in certain circumstances.