Investing in ag students
Lakeland College revitalization project gets financial boost
A long-time contributor to Lakeland College is investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Judy Sweet's $500,000 donation will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm and enhancements to agricultural teaching and applied research. Lakeland College President and CEO...
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biological innovations
Syngenta focuses on biologicals in agriculture
Syngenta Canada is stepping into nature-based crop protection and enhancement products derived from living microorganisms, plant extracts, or organic matter. Biologicals serve as a complement to traditional synthetic chemicals, helping farmers improve soil health, manage pests, and increase crop output. The company la...
Sep 23, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Sep 23, 2026
An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Sep 23, 2026
global demand for Canadian crops
Commodity prices staying relatively strong
Sep 22, 2026
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Investing in ag students
Lakeland College revitalization project gets financial boost
A long-time contributor to Lakeland College is investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Judy Sweet's $500,000 donation will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm and enhancements to agricultural teaching and applied research. Lakeland College President and CEO...
1h ago
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Making progress
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is nearly halfway complete across Saskatchewan, but persistent wet conditions continue to cause delays on many farms.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is 41 per cent complete across the province. But while producer...
2h ago
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biological innovations
Syngenta focuses on biologicals in agriculture
Syngenta Canada is stepping into nature-based crop protection and enhancement products derived from living microorganisms, plant extracts, or organic matter. Biologicals serve as a complement to traditional synthetic chemicals, helping farmers improve soil health, manage pests, and increase crop output. The company la...
Sep 23, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. In this week's crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported that the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Sept. 14 a...
Sep 23, 2026
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Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Not everyone in the United States wants to see potash shipped in from Belarus, as President Donald Trump does.Agriculture Minister David Marit said he spoke with American lawmakers who opposed Trump's comments."They want to see the continuation of Saskatchewan potash going to them," he said. "It's a reli...
Sep 23, 2026
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global demand for Canadian crops
Commodity prices staying relatively strong
As the combines roll, farmers are contemplating the commodity markets and when will be the best time to sell.Portfolio manager of Ventum Financial David Derwin said canola and wheat prices had big swings but overall remain on track to go higher over the long term. Canola prices have been on a positive trend since the ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Crops
Making progress
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is nearly halfway complete across Saskatchewan, but persistent wet conditions continue to cause delays on many farms.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is 41 per cent complete across the province. But while producer...
2h ago
Read More
biological innovations
Syngenta focuses on biologicals in agriculture
Syngenta Canada is stepping into nature-based crop protection and enhancement products derived from living microorganisms, plant extracts, or organic matter. Biologicals serve as a complement to traditional synthetic chemicals, helping farmers improve soil health, manage pests, and increase crop output. The company la...
Sep 23, 2026
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. In this week's crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported that the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Sept. 14 a...
Sep 23, 2026
Read More
global demand for Canadian crops
Commodity prices staying relatively strong
As the combines roll, farmers are contemplating the commodity markets and when will be the best time to sell.Portfolio manager of Ventum Financial David Derwin said canola and wheat prices had big swings but overall remain on track to go higher over the long term. Canola prices have been on a positive trend since the ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Livestock
Investing in ag students
Lakeland College revitalization project gets financial boost
A long-time contributor to Lakeland College is investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project. Judy Sweet's $500,000 donation will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm and enhancements to agricultural teaching and applied research. Lakeland College President and CEO...
1h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. In this week's crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported that the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Sept. 14 a...
Sep 23, 2026
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Food manufacturing incentive
New Agri-food Project Finance initiative introduced by Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has launched a 60-day expression of interest process for its new $1-billion initiative, inviting organizations to bring forward major agri-food processing and manufacturing projects across Canada. Part of the federal government's National Food Security Strategy, the specialized financing is des...
Sep 21, 2026
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Farm fatality
Man dies in an agricultural accident in southwestern Manitoba
Manitoba RCMP said a 66-year-old man has died in a farming accident. Blue Hills RCMP said the man appears to have been struck by farming equipment in the rural municipality of Glenboro South Cypress, about 170 kilometres west of Winnipeg.Police said the man was from the nearby community of Ninette, Man. RCMP and Manito...
Sep 21, 2026
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Wet, M-COOL
Ag roundup for Wednesday, September 16
Farmers are hoping to get back on their fields after the wet start to September. Producers in some areas are having difficulty even going from point A to point B. Stuart Lawrence farms in the Rosetown area and is the chair of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and said they've had less rain that some producers in the province...
Sep 16, 2026
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Ag report
Agriculture Report for Tuesday, September 15
The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is expressing concern over the latest U.S. efforts to restore Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Cam Dahl said M-COOL requires all retail packages of meat in the US to indicate where the animal was born, raised, processed, and packaged, increasing costs due to having to segregat...
Sep 15, 2026
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Markets
Roundup
Ag roundup for Friday, September 18
The provincial crop report shows that harvest progress ground to a halt last week. Just 32 percent of the crop is in the bin province-wide, well short of the five-year and 10-year averages of 71 and 63 per cent. Some areas are even further behind due to the rainfall, says provincial crops extension specialist Augustine...
Sep 18, 2026
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Cross border trade
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath MacDonald joined Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight the importance of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and reinforced Canada as a re...
Aug 18, 2026
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
Aug 10, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 09, 2026
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Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
Feb 13, 2026
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