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Resolution on variety use agreements spurs great debate at Sask Pulse Growers AGM

Resolution on variety use agreements spurs great debate at Sask Pulse Growers AGM

Jan 10, 2024 | 8:01am
At Tuesday’s annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association, a resolution on variety use agreements, also sometimes referred to as trailing royalties, received a great deal of debate culminating in a very close vote. Sask Pulse has a breeding agreement with the private plant breeding company Limagrain and royalties will be part of the […]
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 at Crop Production Show

Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 at Crop Production Show

Jan 10, 2024 | 7:50am
Six individuals will be enshrined into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame this spring, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon from the Nufarm Information Theatre at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. Abdul Jalil, Brian Olsen, Bruce Coulman, Grant Carlson, Les Johnston, and Stewart Stone will be inducted at a ceremony on April 13 […]
Organizers ready for 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Organizers ready for 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Jan 8, 2024 | 11:00am
Thousands of people, many of them farmers, will gather at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon this week for the 41st annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show. The format for this year’s show has changed from three-and-a-half days to three days. It runs Tuesday to Thursday with hours for the first two days 9 a.m. to 5 […]
The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

Jan 5, 2024 | 7:38pm
Farmers who do business with Viterra may be breathing a sigh of relief. Late Thursday evening, Viterra presented its final offer to the Grain and General Services Union (GSU) Locals 1 & 2, which represents 436 employees. On Friday, Union officers gathered to review details of the offer and decided “it is in the best […]
A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

Jan 5, 2024 | 8:44am
After prolonged negotiations, Viterra unveiled a new Final Offer to the GSU bargaining committee following the rejection of the initial proposal in November 2023. A meeting with the elected officers of Locals 1 and 2 is set for today at 9:30 a.m., to review the details of this latest proposal. As the situation unfolds, stay […]
Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year

Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year

Jan 3, 2024 | 2:43pm
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 downs through the year, but overall prices ratcheted lower ending the year barely above $600 a tonne. That’s a move […]
Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Jan 3, 2024 | 10:12am
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 “competitive pay and benefits within a performance-based process.” Both sides have Wednesday and Thursday to negotiate a new deal, and if no progress […]
72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

Jan 2, 2024 | 3:31pm
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 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office), and after GSU Local 1 and 2 rejected Viterra’s final […]

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