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North American trade
APAS president not surprised by U.S. decision not to extend CUSMA
The United States confirmed yesterday it's not going to renew the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form for another 16 years. This means the trade deal will be reviewed on a yearly basis for the next decade or until an agreement to extend it is made at any point between now and when it expires i...
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2026 Manitoba crop report
Some crops struggle with wet fields
Damage from intense rain earlier this week in Manitoba will be assessed over the next few days. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday, and Dennis Lange, pulse and soybean specialist and editor of the report, said isolated thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds, intense rain and possible tornad...
Jul 02, 2026
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4-H BEEF CLUB
First-ever Youth Beef Expo draws strong turnout in Meadow Lake
For the first time, young cattle enthusiasts from across the Meadow Lake, Sask. 4-H district came together earlier this month for a Youth Beef Expo. The event gave 4-H members aged six to 21 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the show ring, connect with fellow exhibitors and learn from one another in a supp...
Jun 30, 2026
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APAS Young Leaders
Young leaders program looking for candidates
With the right training and experiences, young farmers can provide meaningful input into agricultural discussions and policy changes at the local, provincial and national levels. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is continuing a program for farmers aged 18 to 40 to help cultivate the next ge...
Jun 30, 2026
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New board chair for Cereals Canada
Leadership changes for national farm group
Cereals Canada has elected Adam Dyck of Warburtons as chair of its board of directors. The board, made up of representatives from producer organizations and industry, welcomed four newly elected directors: Emiley Saunders of Sask Wheat; Korey Peters and Doug Martin, producer representatives with Manitoba Crop Alliance;...
Jun 29, 2026
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Don't miss the cut
Ditch mowing season begins in Saskatchewan
A program created to improve road safety while offering feed for local producers is underway. Farmers and ranchers can salvage hay in the ditches of Saskatchewan highways. Landowners and lessees who own property nearest to a highway ditch have the first opportunity to cut or bale free hay until July 8. After that date,...
Jun 29, 2026
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Crops

North American trade
APAS president not surprised by U.S. decision not to extend CUSMA
The United States confirmed yesterday it's not going to renew the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form for another 16 years. This means the trade deal will be reviewed on a yearly basis for the next decade or until an agreement to extend it is made at any point between now and when it expires i...
20h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba crop report
Some crops struggle with wet fields
Damage from intense rain earlier this week in Manitoba will be assessed over the next few days. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday, and Dennis Lange, pulse and soybean specialist and editor of the report, said isolated thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds, intense rain and possible tornad...
Jul 02, 2026
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APAS Young Leaders
Young leaders program looking for candidates
With the right training and experiences, young farmers can provide meaningful input into agricultural discussions and policy changes at the local, provincial and national levels. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is continuing a program for farmers aged 18 to 40 to help cultivate the next ge...
Jun 30, 2026
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New board chair for Cereals Canada
Leadership changes for national farm group
Cereals Canada has elected Adam Dyck of Warburtons as chair of its board of directors. The board, made up of representatives from producer organizations and industry, welcomed four newly elected directors: Emiley Saunders of Sask Wheat; Korey Peters and Doug Martin, producer representatives with Manitoba Crop Alliance;...
Jun 29, 2026
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Livestock

North American trade
APAS president not surprised by U.S. decision not to extend CUSMA
The United States confirmed yesterday it's not going to renew the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form for another 16 years. This means the trade deal will be reviewed on a yearly basis for the next decade or until an agreement to extend it is made at any point between now and when it expires i...
20h ago
Read More
APAS Young Leaders
Young leaders program looking for candidates
With the right training and experiences, young farmers can provide meaningful input into agricultural discussions and policy changes at the local, provincial and national levels. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is continuing a program for farmers aged 18 to 40 to help cultivate the next ge...
Jun 30, 2026
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Don't miss the cut
Ditch mowing season begins in Saskatchewan
A program created to improve road safety while offering feed for local producers is underway. Farmers and ranchers can salvage hay in the ditches of Saskatchewan highways. Landowners and lessees who own property nearest to a highway ditch have the first opportunity to cut or bale free hay until July 8. After that date,...
Jun 29, 2026
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CCA and ABP commit to working out disagreements
Interim Participation Agreement keeps Alberta Beef Producers involved with national group
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) will remain involved with the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) for now. An Interim Participation Agreement announced last week will see ABP provide gap funding for the national organization from July 1 to Aug. 31. ABP will also stay involved in meetings and discussions, but as a non-member...
Jun 26, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Some Saskatchewan crops suffering from excess moisture
Seeding is nearly complete in Saskatchewan, with planting at 99 per cent. The area from Hudson Bay to Yorkton is lagging at 85 to 95 per cent complete, with some pockets below 80 per cent. The east-central region on average is 96 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said three per cent of acres ...
Jun 25, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Seeding continues with the passing of Manitoba crop insurance deadline
Manitoba farmers had completed 97 per cent of seeding by last week's Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation crop insurance deadline. Crop report editor Dennis Lange said it has been an interesting year. "Variable amounts of precipitation occurred across the last seven days, with isolated showers sweeping throu...
Jun 25, 2026
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