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Two Saskatchewan farmers to lead oat grower organization
There have been some changes to the leadership at an organization that representes oat growers across western Canada. The Prairie Oat Growers Association has appointed Saskatchewan producer Elwood White as its newest co-president. White, who farms near Pangman, Sask., joins current Co-President Ambrely Ralph of Arborfi...
6h ago
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin. "That is significantly behind the five- and 10-year a...
7h ago
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Some combining started in Manitoba
Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the majority reporting accumulations less than 5 millimeters. The Northwest, Eastern, and parts of the Interlake saw larger amounts near the end of the week. The heaviest was repo...
Aug 26, 2026
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Cross border trade
Concerns over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC)raised concerns about proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) that would allow certain provincially inspected meat products to enter interprovincial trade. Kyle Larkin, CMC President and CEO said that while its members strongly support reducing interprovinc...
Aug 26, 2026
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Tariff feud
National farm organization raises concerns about fallout from Canada-U.S. relations
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie said there could be a significant impact on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.He said Canada and the U.S. share one of t...
Aug 25, 2026
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Not everyone is optimistic
Saskatchewan industries face tariff fallout as Canada protects supply management
Canada's focus on protecting Canadian farmers through supply management has exposed other industries, according to one professor, leaving them to bear the brunt of tariffs.University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth spoke on Aug. 24, just days after trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fail...
Aug 24, 2026
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Crops

Sharing responsibilites
Two Saskatchewan farmers to lead oat grower organization
There have been some changes to the leadership at an organization that representes oat growers across western Canada. The Prairie Oat Growers Association has appointed Saskatchewan producer Elwood White as its newest co-president. White, who farms near Pangman, Sask., joins current Co-President Ambrely Ralph of Arborfi...
6h ago
Read More
2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin. "That is significantly behind the five- and 10-year a...
7h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Some combining started in Manitoba
Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the majority reporting accumulations less than 5 millimeters. The Northwest, Eastern, and parts of the Interlake saw larger amounts near the end of the week. The heaviest was repo...
Aug 26, 2026
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Tariff feud
National farm organization raises concerns about fallout from Canada-U.S. relations
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie said there could be a significant impact on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.He said Canada and the U.S. share one of t...
Aug 25, 2026
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Livestock

2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin. "That is significantly behind the five- and 10-year a...
7h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Some combining started in Manitoba
Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the majority reporting accumulations less than 5 millimeters. The Northwest, Eastern, and parts of the Interlake saw larger amounts near the end of the week. The heaviest was repo...
Aug 26, 2026
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Cross border trade
Concerns over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC)raised concerns about proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) that would allow certain provincially inspected meat products to enter interprovincial trade. Kyle Larkin, CMC President and CEO said that while its members strongly support reducing interprovinc...
Aug 26, 2026
Read More
Tariff feud
National farm organization raises concerns about fallout from Canada-U.S. relations
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie said there could be a significant impact on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.He said Canada and the U.S. share one of t...
Aug 25, 2026
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Outstanding Research recognized
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef industry's top honours. Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. It was presented at the Canadi...
Aug 20, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Rain delays harvest in Manitoba
Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture even with the wet weather, the crop continued to ripen. James Frey, Applied Research and Production Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture based in Roblin, said the rain wa...
Aug 20, 2026
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