Canadian Grain Commission official says the organization needs to review how it goes about making decisions
REGINA — The Canadian Grain Commission plans to review its processes in light of what happened this past summer regarding test weights, says assistant chief commissioner Patty Rosher. Speaking at the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan annual meeting, Rosher said the decision to align primary and export test weights, and then reverse it, indicates the […] Read moreTag Archives Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan — page 3
Fewer hunting licenses sold after trespass laws changed
Saskatchewan environment ministry says it’s too soon to know if the decline is because of the law or other factors
REGINA — Hunting licence sales for white-tailed and mule deer in Saskatchewan dropped after the province implemented its new trespass laws. Joann Skilnick, director of wildlife for the environment ministry, said the decline after the Trespass to Property Act came into force Jan. 1, 2022, was the first in years. “We recognize single year data […] Read more
Farmers not to blame for food prices: report
REGINA — An analysis of eight food items found little connection between higher grocery prices and what farmers earn at the farmgate. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and market analyst Kevin Grier looked at beef, pork, flour, bread, canola oil, lentils, margarine and beer. Related stories: Report sees Canadian food inflation fading Grocery code […] Read more
Producer groups ask Sask. to review Bunge-Viterra deal
Four Saskatchewan farm organizations have asked the provincial government to examine the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, SaskCanola, SaskWheat and SaskBarley wrote to agriculture minister David Marit asking for a “thorough risk assessment.” The Saskatchewan government said it is closely watching developments but this falls under federal jurisdiction. […] Read more
Grain contract issue far from ‘settled’
Grain contracts are in the media again, and with many areas in Saskatchewan experiencing drought conditions, there is concern that many farmers will suffer a repeat of 2021, highlighting a longstanding problem with contracts. For many Saskatchewan grain farmers, this isn’t news. Over the past few years, farmers have been raising concerns around the lack […] Read more
Sask. farmers want grain commission changes reversed
Organizations say harmonizing test weight tolerances at the higher export standard is not in producers’ best interests
Two Saskatchewan organizations want the Canadian Grain Commission to reverse its decision to harmonize test weight tolerances at the higher export standard. Sask Wheat and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan issued a press release July 17 saying the decision to eliminate the primary elevator tolerance could be financially detrimental for producers. Effective Aug. 1, […] Read more
Sask. farmers want CGC changes reversed
Sask Wheat chair Brett Halstead said the decision was ill-considered, hastily finalized and done without proper consultation.
Chinese rapeseed acres could explode
The development of a winter variety that could be a second crop for rice producers threatens Canadian canola exports
Jeremy Welter, a director with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said he is excited for Chinese growers because it could increase their revenues. However, he is not thrilled by the prospect that it could reduce revenue on his farm near Kerrobert, Sask.
Agriculture concerned as strike continues
Picket lines went up at Viterra terminals in Vancouver and Montreal on April 24 to protest the fact that inspections are being done by grain companies or third parties they have hired.
