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2026 Saskatchewan Crop report
Seeding gains, still behind
Several farmers are just getting started seeding.The latest Saskatchewan crop report was released Thursday morning. Kim Stonehouse, crops extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture based in Tisdale, said for the producers that were able to get into the field, a fair bit of spring seeding progres...
15h ago
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Fighting for grasslands
Conserving endangered grasslands
More than half of North America's grasslands have been lost to development and agriculture. A new research hub at the University of Alberta aims to help conserve what remains of this ecosystem. The Grassland Learning and Knowledge Hub will investigate the drivers behind conservation success and failure, according to l...
16h ago
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Mines and Minerals
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supply enough power.Speaking at a Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, Chris Hopkins said th...
May 13, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
May 13, 2026
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said the money will flow through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's research and innovation stream - the ACT Accelerator - and will ...
May 13, 2026
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Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
May 13, 2026
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Crops

2026 Saskatchewan Crop report
Seeding gains, still behind
Several farmers are just getting started seeding.The latest Saskatchewan crop report was released Thursday morning. Kim Stonehouse, crops extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture based in Tisdale, said for the producers that were able to get into the field, a fair bit of spring seeding progres...
15h ago
Read More
Fighting for grasslands
Conserving endangered grasslands
More than half of North America's grasslands have been lost to development and agriculture. A new research hub at the University of Alberta aims to help conserve what remains of this ecosystem. The Grassland Learning and Knowledge Hub will investigate the drivers behind conservation success and failure, according to l...
16h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
May 13, 2026
Read More
Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
May 13, 2026
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Livestock

2026 Saskatchewan Crop report
Seeding gains, still behind
Several farmers are just getting started seeding.The latest Saskatchewan crop report was released Thursday morning. Kim Stonehouse, crops extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture based in Tisdale, said for the producers that were able to get into the field, a fair bit of spring seeding progres...
15h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
May 13, 2026
Read More
Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said the money will flow through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's research and innovation stream - the ACT Accelerator - and will ...
May 13, 2026
Read More
Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
May 13, 2026
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Preserving research centres
NFU supports recommendation to reverse AAFC research cuts
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...
May 12, 2026
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Kids FarmSafe Week
Nurturing the future: Protecting kids on the farm
The annual Kids FarmSafe Week, running until May 17, highlights the vital role of farm safety in "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture." The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association hosts the event and encourages farm families, farm workers and farming communities to keep kids farm-safe through activities and ...
May 12, 2026
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