CKRM Agriculture

Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel’s last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018. “On day one, you open up a blank computer and you kind of […]

Tributes and stories have poured in over the last two days since news came of Lyle Stewart’s passing on Tuesday. Stewart died at the age of 73 following a lengthy battle with cancer. In a Facebook post, Premier Scott Moe said Stewart, “was a man of few words, which is unusual for a politician, but […]

Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                  211.57     Canola                          566.32 (down 3.20) Chickpeas                     925.94  Flax      […]

Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                  211.57 (down 10.00)   Canola                          569.52 (up 9.40) Chickpeas                     925.94  Flax    […]

Former Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart has died. Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that Stewart died at 73 after a battle with cancer. “Lyle was a man of few words, which is unusual for a politician, but you always knew where he stood,” Moe said on social media. “His quiet strength and dedication to the people […]

Two farm groups are calling on the federal government, CPKC and CN Rail, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) that represents workers at both railways, to do whatever it takes to prevent a national strike from happening. The Wheat Growers and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) are concerned about job action occurring right […]

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been cracking down on grain companies not paying farmers for their delivery. Back on March 25, the CGC removed the grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence for an elevator in Holland, Manitoba from Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. A review of individual producer claims […]

Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                  221.57  Canola                          560.12 (down 4.00) Chickpeas                     925.94  Flax        […]

Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                  221.57  Canola                          564.12 (down 13.20) Chickpeas                     925.94  Flax        […]

The new crop year begins this Thursday, August 1. The 2024-25 crop year is expected to see significant price declines for most crops. In fact, wheat and flax are the only crops where prices are forecast to be a bit better. The Market Analysis Group within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada issues regular outlooks for the […]