Category Archives: CKRM Agriculture
Latest WASDE Report bullish for corn, neutral for soybeans
The much anticipated US Department of Agriculture World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates took on a bullish tone, especially for corn. In Friday's WASDE report, the US Department of Agriculture...
Harvard Media Jan 13, 2025
Grain Deliveries by Canada's Two Major Railways Slump in Week 22: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 70% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 22, a decline from the 76% order fulfillment performance seen in week 21. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.&...
Harvard Media Jan 13, 2025
Canada Grains Council welcomes CUSMA panel ruling in U.S.-Mexico dispute over genetically-modified corn
The Canada Grains Council is glad the CUSMA dispute settlement panel ruled in favour of the U.S. regarding imports of genetically modified corn into Mexico. In February of 2023, Mexico instituted a ba...
Harvard Media Jan 12, 2025
SaskAgToday Roundtable: A little bit of protein and a lot of politics
On the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer: -The week got off to a hot start with ...
Harvard Media Jan 10, 2025
Autonomous Equipment from John Deere designed to address labour shortage, increase productivity
John Deere unveiled its next generation of autonomous agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping equipment Tuesday at the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Illinois based ...
Harvard Media Jan 08, 2025
December was a "roller-coaster" month for weather
Weather in the last month of 2024 for Saskatchewan brought a mixture of freezing rain and snow as well as cold and warm temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says December...
Harvard Media Jan 08, 2025
Depending on soil zone and high yield assumption, some crops are more profitable than others
Saskatchewan Agriculture's 2025 Crop Planning Guide is now available on-line. Printed versions will be available at the Crop Production Show next week in Saskatoon and also at regional offices. Some c...
Harvard Media Jan 08, 2025
Major Canadian Railways Improve Grain Delivery Service in Week 21: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 76% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 21, a notable improvement from the 64% order fulfillment performance seen in week 20. That's according to the Ag Transport...
Harvard Media Jan 07, 2025
Manitoba Agriculture analysis shows few crops having a good return over costs
Manitoba Agriculture has released its 2025 cost of production analysis for crops and the picture isn't rosy. All 16 crops in the Manitoba analysis show a return over operating costs, but only pinto be...
Harvard Media Jan 06, 2025
Farm groups processing Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation announcement
Farm groups are digesting an announcement made Monday morning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said he is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister, once the party s...
Harvard Media Jan 06, 2025