Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27
Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 544.42 (down 5.50) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax […]
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Bourgault Tillage Tools Purchases Herschel Parts
Herschel Parts will continue their 137-year legacy of manufacturing and distribution of high-quality agricultural products. Bourgault Tillage Tools, a privately owned Canadian parts manufacturer, has become the new owner of Herschel Parts. Bourgault Tillage Tools has designed and manufactured high quality agricultural parts for over 30 years. The head office is in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, […]
Insurance claims being made after crops were damaged by hail
Insurance claims have been made over the past week following storms that brought hail, causing varying degrees of crop damage. Ag Direct Hail Insurance is one of those companies that have been busy. Executive Vice President of Ag Direct Bruce Lowe says they’ve received about 150 claims over the last week – over 100 come […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27
Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 549.92 (up 14.80) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax […]
Rail Service For Grain Deliveries Dropped in Week 2: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 73% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 2, a very modest improvement from the 72% order fulfillment performance seen in week 1. In supplying 84% of cars ordered by shippers in week 2, CN performance improved significantly from the 66% order fulfillment performance seen the prior week. […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, August 26
Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 535.12 (up 1.80) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, August 26
Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 533.32 (up 3.10) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax […]
High Land Prices Choking Farm Growth
Farmers in Saskatchewan are saying skyrocketing land prices have made it difficult for young producers to expand. Will Robbins, a 43-year-old farmer who operates southwest of Saskatoon near the hamlet of Laura, says high prices are dissuasive. He says more land means additional debt that would take too long to pay off. Farmer Bill Prybylski near […]
