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Building the Future of Agriculture Together
SaskOilseeds renews support for Ag in the Classroom
SaskOilseeds and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) want Saskatchewan students to better understand agriculture and the role it plays in the province's future. AITC-SK and SaskOilseeds have renewed a three-year partnership to support agricultural education for students and teachers across Saskatchewan....
19h ago
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Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation
Agri-Business education scholarships
Seven students from across Canada are receiving support for their post-secondary education. The 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships are from across Canada. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadi...
22h ago
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mustard growers can apply
Nominations open for Sask Mustard board seat
Mustard growers in Saskatchewan now have an opportunity to be more involved in the industry. Nominations are being accepted for one director position on the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard) Board of Directors. Sask Mustard is a producer-funded levy organization that operates under the Agrifood...
Jun 12, 2026
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Alberta Blue book
New app puts farm decisions in Alberta farmers' hands
Alberta's three largest crop commissions have launched a mobile app for Alberta's Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, to give farmers and agronomists on-the-go access to crop protection guidance. Developed by Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers, the Blue Book app is available for ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Renewed momentum for Sask Ranchers
Sask Stock Growers discuss trade, stewardship at annual convention
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) brought together livestock producers, ranching families, industry leaders, government representatives, researchers, and partners to Swift Current for three days of learning, dialogue, and celebration of the province's livestock sector. The annual convention focused on ...
Jun 11, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
East Central Saskatchewan falls behind in seeding
Most of Saskatchewan is nearing the finish line for seeding operations. Provincially, 93 per cent of seed is in the ground, still well behind the five and 10-year averages. The west-central region leads at 98 per cent complete, followed by the southwest at 97 per cent, the southeast at 96 per cent, the northwest at 95 ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Crops

Building the Future of Agriculture Together
SaskOilseeds renews support for Ag in the Classroom
SaskOilseeds and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) want Saskatchewan students to better understand agriculture and the role it plays in the province's future. AITC-SK and SaskOilseeds have renewed a three-year partnership to support agricultural education for students and teachers across Saskatchewan....
19h ago
Read More
Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation
Agri-Business education scholarships
Seven students from across Canada are receiving support for their post-secondary education. The 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships are from across Canada. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadi...
22h ago
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mustard growers can apply
Nominations open for Sask Mustard board seat
Mustard growers in Saskatchewan now have an opportunity to be more involved in the industry. Nominations are being accepted for one director position on the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard) Board of Directors. Sask Mustard is a producer-funded levy organization that operates under the Agrifood...
Jun 12, 2026
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Alberta Blue book
New app puts farm decisions in Alberta farmers' hands
Alberta's three largest crop commissions have launched a mobile app for Alberta's Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, to give farmers and agronomists on-the-go access to crop protection guidance. Developed by Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers, the Blue Book app is available for ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Livestock

Building the Future of Agriculture Together
SaskOilseeds renews support for Ag in the Classroom
SaskOilseeds and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) want Saskatchewan students to better understand agriculture and the role it plays in the province's future. AITC-SK and SaskOilseeds have renewed a three-year partnership to support agricultural education for students and teachers across Saskatchewan....
19h ago
Read More
Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation
Agri-Business education scholarships
Seven students from across Canada are receiving support for their post-secondary education. The 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships are from across Canada. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadi...
22h ago
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Alberta Blue book
New app puts farm decisions in Alberta farmers' hands
Alberta's three largest crop commissions have launched a mobile app for Alberta's Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, to give farmers and agronomists on-the-go access to crop protection guidance. Developed by Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers, the Blue Book app is available for ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Renewed momentum for Sask Ranchers
Sask Stock Growers discuss trade, stewardship at annual convention
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) brought together livestock producers, ranching families, industry leaders, government representatives, researchers, and partners to Swift Current for three days of learning, dialogue, and celebration of the province's livestock sector. The annual convention focused on ...
Jun 11, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba seeding nearly complete, but northwest region faces delays
The latest Manitoba crop report suggests 93 per cent of spring seeding is complete. However, the northwest region is nowhere near finished. Weekend storms damaged fields and washed out roads and bridges in the Swan Valley and San Clara areas. James Frey is an applied research and production specialist with Manitoba Agr...
Jun 10, 2026
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livestock traceability review
Beef cattle traceability task force established
A group of livestock organizations is working together to examine the benefits and drawbacks of beef cattle traceability. The Canadian Cattle Association, National Cattle Feeders' Association and Canadian Beef Breeds Council say the Traceability Task Force was created to support disease and emergency preparedness and r...
Jun 09, 2026
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