Category Archives: CKRM Agriculture

Sask company turns flax straw into solid business
Flax straw used to be viewed as an unwanted waste product by producers with seemingly only two possible outcomes-burn it or let it sit in the field. One company is seeing not only dollar signs in ever...
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The World-Spectator Jul 01, 2025 Once thought of as a waste product, flax straw is now a hot item for one Saskatchewan business.
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Recent Rains Help Crops in Saskatchewan: Crop Report
Conditions across the province were variable this past week, with some regions receiving limited rainfall and others experiencing heavy storms that brought wind, significant rain and hail resulting in...
Doug Falconer Jun 26, 2025

Crop plots are in the ground at Ag in Motion
LANGHAM - Crop plot seeding was underway May 23 at the Ag in Motion show site near Langham. Some plots had already emerged, but others were waiting for seeding to be completed. Ag-Quest and Agricultur...
Janelle Rudolph Jun 23, 2025 James White handles the plots of many exhibitors at Ag in Motion and is responsible for soil tests and plot calibrations. Photo by Janelle Rudolph
Saskatchewan NDP seeking government support for cattle producers
The Saskatchewan New Democrats are calling on the Saskatchewan Party government and Ottawa to provide support with livestock producers dealing with severe drought conditions. NDP Deputy Shadow Ministe...
Craig Read Jun 17, 2025
Spring Seeding Complete in Saskatchewan: Crop Report
Almost all Saskatchewan producers have completed their seeding operations with 100 per cent of the 2025 crop seeded. Rain was welcome in many parts of the province this week. However, in areas that di...
Doug Falconer Jun 12, 2025

Opening Grain Prices - Monday, June 9, 2025
Durum 340.48 Feed Barley 248.59 Chick Peas 683.43 (down 66.14) Flax 691.04 Lentils 682.50 Oats 217.00 Yellow Peas 335.07 Feed Wheat 194.58 One Red Spring Wheat 293.52 (down 13.62)
Craig Reader Jun 09, 2025
Seeding at 88% complete, development at normal stages
Seeding remains ahead of schedule and crops are developing at their normal stages for this time of year, says the weekly provincial crop report. Progress is now 88% complete across the province...
Ryan Young May 29, 2025

Grain Delivery Service by Canada's Two Major Railways Improved in Week 41: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 87% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 41, a modest improvement from the 84% order fulfillment performance seen in week 40. This represents the seventh consecuti...
Doug Falconer May 26, 2025

Closing Grain Prices Monday, May 26
Durum: 340.48 Feed Barley: 242.31 Canola: 687.92 (down 5.00) Chickpeas: 749.57 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 715.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas: 346.18 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 289.47 (up 23 cents)
Ryan Young May 26, 2025

Opening Grain Prices Monday, May 26
Durum: 340.48 Feed Barley: 242.31 Canola: 692.92 (up 2.70) Chickpeas: 749.57 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 715.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas: 346.18 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 289.24 (up 11 cents)
Ryan Young May 26, 2025
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