Saskatchewan Archives - Page 21 of 87

Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets percolate higher

By Jerry Klassen October 1, 2024

Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta fed cattle basis levels for next spring. These are the main factors influencing the calf markets in Western Canada.

This 1976 Roto Thresh was the 33rd machine built by the company. It used a 66-inch diameter rotating drum as a separating system. It has been restored to fully operational condition.

Equipment, Machinery

Farmers refresh a Roto Thresh

West-central Saskatchewan farmers find and restore a rare classic combine

By Scott Garvey September 27, 2024

It isn’t often I get to follow up on a machinery article more than a decade later. But in the case of Mervin Lloyd’s Roto Thresh combines, that’s exactly what happened. Back in 2011 I spoke to Mervin Lloyd of Fiske in west-central Saskatchewan about his thoughts on the unique Roto Thresh combines he owned […] Read more

Crops, General, Hay, News, Weather

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.

File photo of autumn colours around Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. (Nancy Anderson/iStock/Getty Images)

Weather

Prairie forecast: Cooler, but still warmer than average

Forecast issued Sept. 25, covering Sept. 25 to Oct. 2, 2024

By Daniel Bezte September 25, 2024

Despite a fairly unsettled pattern over the last forecast period, the weather models did a pretty good job of the forecast. For this forecast period, things should settle down a bit with a ridge of high pressure starting off our forecast. That doesn't mean that we won’t see any areas of low pressure, but unsurprisingly, the weather pattern is slowly shifting towards more of a fall pattern. That means quicker moving systems.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market demand remains firm

By Jerry Klassen September 24, 2024

Ontario buying interest was evident in Manitoba yearling markets. U.S. buyers were more interested in lighter calves and were shopping for pre-conditioned groups of sizeable volume. Certain finishing operators in Alberta were more aggressive on grass yearlings after waiting for lower prices earlier in the season.

A herd of elk in a winter wheat field in Alberta’s foothills. Photo: Traci Beattie/iStock/Getty Images Plus

News

Saskatchewan pilot hunting program to help with wildlife damage

Landowners in five rural Sask. areas will have access to more licences

By Karen Briere September 20, 2024

A new pilot program in five Saskatchewan rural municipalities is launching to help landowners deal with excessive wildlife damage. The Big Game Management Extended Hunt will occur Nov. 1-10 in the RMs of Livingstone, Hazel Dell, Kelvington, Bjorkdale and Leask.

The harvest in Saskatchewan advanced 13 points for the week ended Sept. 16, at 74 per cent complete, despite rain in some parts of the province. Photo: Thinkstock

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan crop report: Combining at about three-quarters mark

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 19, 2024

The harvest in Saskatchewan advanced 13 points for the week ended Sept. 16, at 74 per cent complete, despite rain in some parts of the province. The pace of combining was eight points behind this time last year, but 11 ahead of the five-year average.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Weather pattern has undergone a shift

By Daniel Bezte September 18, 2024

This forecast period starts with one of the northwestern U.S. lows slowly lifting northwards. The unsettled weather that started the week across parts of Saskatchewan and much of southern Manitoba looks to continue. It appears the low will only move out late Friday or early Saturday. Even parts of southern Alberta my see some rainfall from this low on Wednesday.

Canola, Crops

Clubroot off Saskatchewan’s regulated pest list

By Karen Briere September 17, 2024

Clubroot is among several pests the Saskatchewan government has now deregulated. The province in June repealed its Pest Control Act and has replaced it with the Plant Health Act and accompanying regulations. As a result, clubroot, Richardson’s ground squirrel, grasshoppers and the warble fly are no longer on the list of declared pests. All are […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Discounts start to appear in the feeder market

By Jerry Klassen September 17, 2024

For the week ending September 14, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. However, yearling quality has become quite variable resulting in a diverse price structure.

Daily Network News

FCC raises inflation forecast on surging commodity prices

U.S. urges WTO members to rethink core tariff rule in face of China threat

Speculators add to bullish bets in canola

Tag Archives Saskatchewan