Hog prices surged higher, propelled by higher pork prices and a rising cattle market. Market ready hog supply was tight and demand was excellent. Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants rose to $57 US per hundredweight, up from $52 April 1. The U.S. pork carcass cut – out value rose to $79.51 April 9, […] Read more
Stories by Saskatoon newsroom
Western Producer wins numerous awards
The Western Producer again shone brightly at the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation annual awards held this weekend in Moose Jaw.The Producer took home the most awards gathered by any single publication.Bill DeKay was a double first place winner. He took the top prize in the news photograph category with his image “Lunch served on the […] Read more
Western Producer Livestock Report – for Apr. 8, 2010
Hog prices rose after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s hogs and pigs report said the U.S. herd was smaller than expected. The breeding herd was also smaller than expected. Rising pork prices supported cash hog prices. Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants rose to $52 US per hundredweight, up from $50 March 26. The […] Read more
Ag Notes – for Apr. 8, 2010
Stampede board of directors The Calgary Stampede has ann-ounced nine community leaders have been elected to the Stampede’s volunteer board of directors. Elected were Wynne Chisholm, Cam Clark, Toni Dixon, Bill Gray, Mike O’Connor, Tom O’Leary, Paul Polson and Glenn Street. This group joins the following volunteers who are serving the second year of their […] Read more
Western Producer Livestock Report – for Apr. 1, 2010
Hog futures were expected to rise after the U.S. Department of Agriculture hogs and pigs report at the close of the week showed American producers had reduced herds more rapidly than forecast. The U.S. hog herd, as of March 1, was 63.988 million head, down three percent from a year earlier, and the smallest herd […] Read more
Ag Notes – for Apr. 1, 2010
Unique work experience Young Canadians considering a future in farming have a chance to work with experienced farm managers through the federal Step Up program. Offered through the Canadian Farm Business Management Council, beginning farmers who enrol will be matched with a mentor farmer from anywhere in the country. The CFBMC may provide up to […] Read more
Ag policy briefs
Farmers want longer hunting season Phil Lewis has had a run of bad luck. In the past three years, the Moose Jaw area farmer has hit four deer while driving Saskatchewan roads, causing thousands of dollars of damage and higher insurance premiums for him, not to mention the animals’ deaths. “I don’t think it’s a […] Read more
New Products – for Apr. 1, 2010
Teeing up for control Tee Jet has a new controller solution for existing smart-terminal owners or those who need both a sprayer controller and terminal unit. The ISOBUS compatible IC18 ISOBUS sprayer Electronic Control Unit (ECU) BoomPilot automatic boom section control module is capable of controlling up to nine sprayer sections for owners of Deere, […] Read more
Initial payment increase recommended
The CWB has recommended to the federal government an increase to the 2009-10 initial payments for wheat. It recommends an increase of $5 to $45 per tonne for wheat, depending on grade and protein level. The approvals process typically takes six to eight weeks.
Malting barley payment rises
Initial payments for designated barley have increased by $26.50 per tonne. The Canadian Wheat Board said the federal government had approved the increase, which took effect March 18. The payment applies to all grades and classes. The adjustment will raise Select two-row barley to $186.50 per tonne at port and Select six-row to $166.50. The […] Read more
