Insights and Stories on Saskatchewan

Prairie forecast: More typical summer weather

Jul. 10, 2024 at 9:47 am CDT

For this forecast period, it looks like the upper ridge will slowly flatten and drop southwards as a series of weak lows track across the northern Prairies. This will result in a reduction in the extreme temperatures. Daytime highs and overnight lows should fall back to more seasonable values.

Klassen: Buyers tasting feeder cattle prices for fall run

Jul. 9, 2024 at 9:25 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Saskatchewan’s crops remain in good shape, but are still behind

Jul. 4, 2024 at 2:47 pm CDT

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Prairie forecast: A switch in the weather pattern?

Jul. 3, 2024 at 10:03 am CDT

By Daniel Bezte

Klassen: Light volumes characterize feeder market

Jul. 2, 2024 at 9:36 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie forecast: A slow slide into summer

Jun. 26, 2024 at 9:52 am CDT

For a change, this forecast period starts of with weak high pressure in place across the Prairies. This brings a mix of sun and clouds and near-average temperatures. Any below-average temperatures are the thanks to the return flow behind the strong area of low pressure which, as predicted, tracked across the central and northern Prairies and brought all sorts of severe weather earlier this week.

By Daniel Bezte

Klassen: Canadian heifer retention tightening feeder supply

Jun. 25, 2024 at 9:13 am CDT

Alberta and Saskatchewan heifer placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels. Comments from ranchers and order buyers suggest that Western Canadian ranchers are holding back on heifers to expand the herd. This usually results in a narrowing of the steer/heifer spread.

By Jerry Klassen

Semi truck drives down a wet highway with a cloudy sky overhead.

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Excess moisture causing problems

Jun. 20, 2024 at 4:59 pm CDT

Only one per cent of acres were left unseeded in Saskatchewan during the week ended June 17 due to cooler temperatures and excess moisture, according to the province’s weekly crop report.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Prairie forecast: Drier pattern overall with unsettled patches

Jun. 19, 2024 at 9:36 am CDT

While it looks like we'll see a slightly more stable pattern develop during this forecast period, there will still be some unsettled weather to deal with.

By Daniel Bezte

Pulse Weekly: Crops growing well in Saskatchewan despite rains

Jun. 18, 2024 at 1:36 pm CDT

As of June 10, seeding was 98 per cent complete in Saskatchewan according to the province’s weekly crop report. Also, 79 per cent of pulse crops were in normal development, while 19 per cent were behind and two per cent were ahead. Lentils were rated 90 per cent good to excellent, while chickpeas were rated at 95 per cent. Field peas were rated at 91 per cent good to excellent, while soybeans were at 83 per cent.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm