Harvesting across Alberta this fall is far ahead of the 5-year average. The latest Alberta crop report estimated that 88 percent of crops have now been harvested. But again, as those numbers were tallied about a week ago, it’s very likely that number is much higher. Long-time crops specialist Harry Brook was already suggesting late […]
Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were mixed across the province during the past week. Provincial cattle specialist Fonda Froats says prices for feeder steers ranged from 316 dollars per hundredweight for the 300 to 400 pound category to 228 dollars 38 cents for the over 900 pound category. For feeder heifers, prices ranged from 249 […]
The Saskatchewan government is paying tribute to biotechology this week. Bioech week is designed to draw attention to the economic impact from biotechnology. Agriculture minister David Marit says biotechnology research has resulted in improved crop yields, new varieties and increased pest resistance. Marit says the province supports agricultural innovation through a variety of farm […]
The International Grains Council is expecting world wheat production to reach 792 million tonnes in 2022-23. That is 10 million tonnes more than last year, and 14 million tonnes above the prior estimate. Global wheat consumptions remain relatively unchanged, with an increase in world ending stocks. Market analyst Marlene Boersch with Mercantile Consulting Venture […]
The Canadian Cattle Association is looking for improved beef trade with Western Europe. General manager Ryder Lee says the Canada-European Union trade agreement is five years old but Canada is not getting fair treatment. He says Europe has sent 11 times more beef to Canada as Canada shipped to the European Union. Lee says the […]
The city of Regina has launched an online survey over the use of cosmetic pesticides. The results will help inform city council’s consideration of possible regulations or a ban. Cosmetic pesticides are considered nonessential and used for aesthetic purposes. The University of Regina has been contracted to research pesticide bans in other parts of […]
Saskatchewan’s chief veterinary officer has issued an animal health order after confirming another case of deadly avian flu in poultry. The health order limits the transport and co-mingling of poultry and will be in place until October 21st. The order will reviewed in one month. The animal health order prohibits the movement to and participation […]
The latest SaskWheat outlook advises farmers to hold onto their wheat supplies for now. Market analyst Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting says Russia is pricing its wheat at a huge discount to North American wheat. She says prairie farmers should sell only what they need for cash flow this fall and store the rest […]
Regina-based Farm Credit Canada sees a brighter future for food and beverage processors in the last half of 2022. Chief economist J.P. Gervais says food processor profit margins have suffered due to rising costs. But he feels declining commodity prices will mean better incomes for food and beverage processors in the last half of the […]
Regina-based Protein Industries Canada has set up a 30 million dollar fund to support expansion of the plant-based food business. The chief technology officer for Protein Industries Canada, Meghan Gervais, says the fund will support the use of artificial intelligence to expand the use of food options from field peas. The use of artificial intelligence […]
