Category Archives: SaskAgToday.com: CKRM Agriculture

Alberta Beef Producers provide withdrawal notice to CCA
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) submitted a formal notice to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), effective July 1, 2026. This comes after "extensive deliberation and stra...
Ryan Young Aug 19, 2025

Grain deliveries by Canada's two major railways decline slightly as new crop year begins: Ag Transport Coalition
According to the Ag Transport Coalition, the 2025-26 grain year has begun with continued strong performance from both CN and CPKC Rail. However, each saw slight slippage compared with the prior week, ...
Doug Falconer Aug 19, 2025

Corn prices down, soybean prices up, after USDA report
The USDA shocked markets yesterday (Mon) by raising corn yields by more than average market expectations, from 181 to 188.8 bushels per acre, alongside higher corn acreage. This boosted ending s...
Doug Falconer Aug 19, 2025

FCC extends trade disruption support to canola producers
In light of continued global trade disruptions, including new tariffs affecting Canadian canola seed, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reiterating its support for agribusinesses, farm operations and food p...
Doug Falconer Aug 19, 2025

Closing grain prices Tuesday, August 19
Durum: 318.19 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: &nb...
Ryan Young Aug 19, 2025

Opening grain prices Tuesday, August 19
Durum: 318.19 (down 3.67) Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: &nbs...
Ryan Young Aug 19, 2025

AAFC Drought Monitor: parts of Saskatchewan very dry in July
Saskatchewan was dealing with very dry conditions even with the abundance of moisture in July, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Drought Monitor for the month. The Drought Mon...
Ryan Young Aug 18, 2025

China buying Australian canola: sources
Chinese state-run trading firm COFCO has booked a cargo of about 50,000 metric tons of new-crop Australian canola. That's just days after Beijing imposed temporary levies on top supplier Ca...
Doug Falconer Aug 18, 2025

Ag groups call on Ottawa to address China's canola tariffs
Thirty agricultural associations from across the country have urged prime minister Mark Carney to remember agriculture as his government focuses on strengthening the economy. Organizations such as the...
Doug Falconer Aug 18, 2025

Minister MacDonald announces initial list of Livestock Tax Deferral regions for 2025
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has announced the initial list of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025. The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows live...
Doug Falconer Aug 18, 2025
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