Category Archives: Crops
Farm and trucking groups watching Viterra-Union negotiations closely as deadline approaches
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) are hoping a deal can be reached between Viterra and the union representing its employees ...
Jan 04, 2024
Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year
With a few notable exceptions, most grains, oilseeds and specialty crops are seeing lower prices than one year ago. Cash prices for canola started 2023 in the $800 a tonne range. There were ups and do...
Jan 03, 2024
Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms
Viterra responded to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the union representing its employees. In a statement, the company says its committed to safety in the workplace and providing its workers with ...
Jan 03, 2024
72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers
The union representing Viterra workers has given 72-hour strike notice to the Viterra Canada Inc. This comes after more than a year of negotiations have stalled between the company and GSU Local...
Jan 02, 2024
Sask Pulse AGM likely to have the most energy
Annual meetings will be held on January 9 for Sask Wheat, SaskCanola, SaskFlax. SaskBarley and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. The meetings are at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Producers an...
Dec 28, 2023
No White Christmas has some producers worried about moisture
Many farmers and producers might be dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones they are used to experiencing. However, with Christmas approaching and no snow in the forecast, it seems those dre...
Dec 19, 2023
Some Senators express disappointment over changes made to Bill C-234
Bill C-234 is no longer in the hands of the senate. It's now heading back to the house of commons with amendments tacked on that will have to be reviewed. There were the two amendments brought forward...
Dec 14, 2023
Increasing agricultural productivity in Canada is doable: FCC Report
How to make the agriculture industry more productive was the theme of a report released by Farm Credit Canada. FCC looked at agricultural productivity, which they defined as how much inputs are used c...
Dec 13, 2023
Federal Government announces first Executive Director of Trade Office in the Philippines
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has appointed a seasoned-veteran with Global Affairs Canada to be the inaugural Executive Director of a new trade office in Manila, Philippines.Diedrah K...
Dec 11, 2023
APAS report looks at commodity & food prices, inflation, and the connection between them
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan released a comprehensive report that attempted to address two key issues: how much a farmer earns from food bought at the grocery store and how m...
Dec 11, 2023
NOW PLAYING
Now Playing
620 CKRM - The Voice of Saskatchewan | Harvard Media
WEATHER
As we approach the end of 2025, how would you rate Mark Carney's performance as Prime Minister so far?
Voting Ends: Dec 17, 2025 | 5:30 AM
Sponsored by Action Roofing