Tag Archives: Canadian Ag News
Government figures show agri-food exports to three markets increased in 2023
Saskatchewan agri-food exports to Indonesia, Morocco, and Algeria increased in 2023 over the previous year, according to the provincial government. Export volumes to Indonesia rose 62 percent; non-dur...
Mar 28, 2024
Cattle prices mixed last week: Cattle Market Update
Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22. The 400-500 to 600-700 lb steer categories ...
Mar 27, 2024
Grain Company Zeghers Canada lose licenses after failing to pay farmers
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licenses of Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. The company held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license at Holland, Manitoba. A...
Mar 27, 2024
Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand
Farmers who have applied for a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP) may be pleased with Monday's announcement from the federal government. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Cana...
Mar 26, 2024
Price projections for pulses are up, while wheat, barley and oats are lower: AAFC Outlook Report
Each month the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes an outlook report for principal field crops. The March report released this week shows improved price prospects...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial Budget gets a positive response from APAS and SARM
The agriculture section of the 2024-25 Provincial Budget was well received by a group representing agricultural producers and a group that represents rural municipalities. The Budget, released Wednesd...
Mar 21, 2024
Fertilizer Merchant expects prices to rise before seeding, then decrease afterward
Fertilizer prices are increasing as spring approaches. However, a large price drop is anticipated after seeding. Matthew Krutzfeld, Senior Fertilizer Merchant with Federated Co-op was a speaker ...
Mar 19, 2024
Stats Canada survey says farmers intend on planting more pulses this year
Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between Decembe...
Mar 11, 2024
A tale of two Sarahs: Shymko and Leguee share their experiences in agriculture as part of International Women's Day
Women take on important roles within the agriculture industry from the farm gate to the board room, and that's no different for Sara Shymko and Sarah Leguee. Both were highlight on Friday's edition of...
Mar 08, 2024
Reaction positive to enhancements made to weather-based programs under 2024 Crop Insurance Program
A decrease to the average coverage per acre and average premium, as well as enhancements made to the weather-based support programs, highlight Tuesday's morning's announcement of the 2024 Crop Insuran...
Mar 05, 2024
