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Farm theft
RCMP investigate grain truck theft
Police are asking for the public's help finding a grain truck. Watrous RCMP said the Ford Heavy Duty 3-ton grain truck was stolen from a farm in the RM of Morris sometime between Feb. 01, 2025, and April 24, 2026. The suspect gained entry to a farm shop, where they stole the keys to a truck and subsequently took the ve...
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Trade talks
Canada's Meat Processors join in the discussion on trade negotiations
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) will be a part of the agri-food sector's representation on trade discussions. CAFTA represents producers, processors, and exporters across Canada's agri-food sector, advancing trade priorities in Ottawa and internationally to support mar...
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Ag recycling
Cleanfarms ushers in new era of agricultural Circularity
Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...
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Wild weather
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply.After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has so far swung wildly between warm temperatures and sudden snowstorms, producers are finally getting equipment into the fie...
19h ago
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wheat exports
Canadian wheat continues to be a preference for international customers
Cereals Canada released its new report outlining how targeted market development, technical engagement, and science-based policy advocacy are helping to protect, maintain, and grow global demand for Canadian wheat in an increasingly complex trade environment. Canadian wheat is exported to more than eighty internatio...
Apr 24, 2026
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Flax exports
EU drops flax trade barrier
The non-tariff trade barrier for flaxseed to the EU has been removed. Sampling and testing protocol for Canadian flaxseed will be terminated May 1. The non-tariff barrier has been in place since 2009, when trace amounts of an unauthorized genetically modified flaxseed called CDC Triffid was detected in a Europe-bound ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Crops

Farm theft
RCMP investigate grain truck theft
Police are asking for the public's help finding a grain truck. Watrous RCMP said the Ford Heavy Duty 3-ton grain truck was stolen from a farm in the RM of Morris sometime between Feb. 01, 2025, and April 24, 2026. The suspect gained entry to a farm shop, where they stole the keys to a truck and subsequently took the ve...
14h ago
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Ag recycling
Cleanfarms ushers in new era of agricultural Circularity
Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...
14h ago
Read More
Wild weather
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply.After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has so far swung wildly between warm temperatures and sudden snowstorms, producers are finally getting equipment into the fie...
19h ago
Read More
wheat exports
Canadian wheat continues to be a preference for international customers
Cereals Canada released its new report outlining how targeted market development, technical engagement, and science-based policy advocacy are helping to protect, maintain, and grow global demand for Canadian wheat in an increasingly complex trade environment. Canadian wheat is exported to more than eighty internatio...
Apr 24, 2026
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Livestock

Trade talks
Canada's Meat Processors join in the discussion on trade negotiations
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) will be a part of the agri-food sector's representation on trade discussions. CAFTA represents producers, processors, and exporters across Canada's agri-food sector, advancing trade priorities in Ottawa and internationally to support mar...
14h ago
Read More
Ag recycling
Cleanfarms ushers in new era of agricultural Circularity
Cleanfarms is growing its focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. It's a direct result of the work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive "blue box" model for Canadian agriculture, ...
14h ago
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
Apr 22, 2026
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CUSMA Review
Agricultural leader named to Canada-U.S. Economic Advisory Committe
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of a new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations leading up to the 2026 Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) deal this summer. The 25-member committee includes several people who work in agriculture or have agriculture-relat...
Apr 22, 2026
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Financial troubles for farming operation
Monette Group files for creditor protection
A Saskatchewan-based, large-scale farming and ranching business has filed for creditor protection. According to a letter sent to landowners on Apr. 21, Monette Group made the filing under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The letter, obtained by farmnewsNOW, was signed by Darryl Monette and stated the ...
Apr 22, 2026
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 Canadian Western Agribition
Agriculture show boosts Saskatchewan economy
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) increased the Saskatchewan economy by $151.3 million in 2025, according to a recent economic impact study. Praxis Consulting released its recent report and said the impact amount is a 30 per cent increase from 2023. CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said the impact of the show is truly remarkabl...
Apr 21, 2026
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