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Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Crops advancing with hot weather
Warmer temperatures have pushed crop development forward in Manitoba. According to the Manitoba Agriculture crop report released Wednesday, some growers can expect to begin harvest within the next couple of weeks. Oilseed specialist Sonia Wilson said crops are moving quickly through their growth stages. "The wint...
11h ago
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New World screwworm
USDA reopening some southern ports for livestock trade
After the New World screwworm fly reached south Texas in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the parasite's flesh-eating larvae threatened the cattle industry for the first time in decades. The USDA has announced a phased reopening of southern U.S. cattle ports, beginning Aug. 24, after three ports of entry w...
Aug 05, 2026
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Cattle theft
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a report of cattle rustling in February. They say five long-horned cows were stolen from a pasture in the Eden Valley area, about 110 kilometres southwest of Calgary.RCMP s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Agriculture
Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65.Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector.""Throughout his more than four-dec...
Aug 04, 2026
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Crime
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn near Lunenburg last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the first floor of ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Crops

Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
7h ago
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Crops advancing with hot weather
Warmer temperatures have pushed crop development forward in Manitoba. According to the Manitoba Agriculture crop report released Wednesday, some growers can expect to begin harvest within the next couple of weeks. Oilseed specialist Sonia Wilson said crops are moving quickly through their growth stages. "The wint...
11h ago
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Crop report
Crops advance after hot, dry week
Crops across the province have shown some significant progress due to the hot conditions over the past week or so. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's latest Crop Report showed that crop conditions remain variable, with most in good condition. However, the report said the heat also had a negative impact on drier...
Jul 30, 2026
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Wheat Midge, Berthas, and root maggots
Wet conditions creating more pests for Saskatchewan farmers
While the public is dealing with a larger than normal mosquito population, farmers in Saskatchewan are preparing to do battle with other insect populations that are inflated this year. The big reason for the jump in mosquitos this year is the wetter conditions, causing eggs that have been dormant for up to seven years ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Livestock

Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
7h ago
Read More
New World screwworm
USDA reopening some southern ports for livestock trade
After the New World screwworm fly reached south Texas in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the parasite's flesh-eating larvae threatened the cattle industry for the first time in decades. The USDA has announced a phased reopening of southern U.S. cattle ports, beginning Aug. 24, after three ports of entry w...
Aug 05, 2026
Read More
Cattle theft
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a report of cattle rustling in February. They say five long-horned cows were stolen from a pasture in the Eden Valley area, about 110 kilometres southwest of Calgary.RCMP s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Crime
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn near Lunenburg last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the first floor of ...
Jul 31, 2026
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PrairiesCan funding
Saskatchewan based agriculture businesses to share $10 million
Agri-food businesses and support organizations have the expertise, products and ambition to compete, but need support to scale up, adopt new technology and move products to market faster. Roughly $10 million will support nine projects through organizations including the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership, the Glo...
Jul 23, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies received gold awards while 10 silver awards were presented.Show Director Rob O'Connor said Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see ...
Jul 21, 2026
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