2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the southwest have struggled. "With quite a lot of moisture, they're 50 per cent completed now. What really boosts that average is that the central part of the province...
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AAFC Seed Increase Unit to move to Saskatoon in 2028
Next year will be a transition period for the Indian Head Research Farm Seed Increase Unit, or SIU. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) also confirmed SIU Farm will also operate out of the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre in 2027. Full field SIU operational capacity for all crops, including wheat and f...
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the southwest have struggled. "With quite a lot of moisture, they're 50 per cent completed now. What really boosts that average is that the central part of the province...
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Nearing the finish line
Lanigan area farmer reflects on 2026 season
A farmer northeast of Lanigan in east central Saskatchewan is counting down the days to having the crop in the bin. Clinton Monchuk said canola is the last crop to take off and if everything goes well, they should be finished in the next few days. "It's interesting because we had such a late start to seeding seas...
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Indian Head Research Farm
AAFC Seed Increase Unit to move to Saskatoon in 2028
Next year will be a transition period for the Indian Head Research Farm Seed Increase Unit, or SIU. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) also confirmed SIU Farm will also operate out of the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre in 2027. Full field SIU operational capacity for all crops, including wheat and f...
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Spotlight on agriculture
Celebrating agriculture in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is celebrating Agriculture Week from Oct. 4 to 10, recognizing the people and innovations that drive the sector. "Agriculture is a way of life, driven by the hard work, innovation and resilience of those who produce our food," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Agriculture Week is an ...
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NItrogen facility to cease operations
Nutrien to close down Trinidad nitrogen plant
Nutrien Ltd. said it's shutting down its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas Facility indefinitely.The company said it made the decision due to ongoing natural gas constraints and uncertainty.The move comes after Nutrien implemented a controlled shutdown of the facility on Oct. 23, 2025, due to port access ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Grain handling
CPKC sets new grain handling record for September and third quarter
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. set records for grain shipments in Canada and the United States for September and the third quarter as a whole.The railway said it moved 2.94 million metric tonnes of grain and grain products in Canada in September to set a new record for the month.The total came as it moved 30,324 car...
Oct 5, 2026
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Crops
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the southwest have struggled. "With quite a lot of moisture, they're 50 per cent completed now. What really boosts that average is that the central part of the province...
28m ago
Read More
Nearing the finish line
Lanigan area farmer reflects on 2026 season
A farmer northeast of Lanigan in east central Saskatchewan is counting down the days to having the crop in the bin. Clinton Monchuk said canola is the last crop to take off and if everything goes well, they should be finished in the next few days. "It's interesting because we had such a late start to seeding seas...
4h ago
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Indian Head Research Farm
AAFC Seed Increase Unit to move to Saskatoon in 2028
Next year will be a transition period for the Indian Head Research Farm Seed Increase Unit, or SIU. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) also confirmed SIU Farm will also operate out of the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre in 2027. Full field SIU operational capacity for all crops, including wheat and f...
22h ago
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Spotlight on agriculture
Celebrating agriculture in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is celebrating Agriculture Week from Oct. 4 to 10, recognizing the people and innovations that drive the sector. "Agriculture is a way of life, driven by the hard work, innovation and resilience of those who produce our food," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Agriculture Week is an ...
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Livestock
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the southwest have struggled. "With quite a lot of moisture, they're 50 per cent completed now. What really boosts that average is that the central part of the province...
28m ago
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Spotlight on agriculture
Celebrating agriculture in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is celebrating Agriculture Week from Oct. 4 to 10, recognizing the people and innovations that drive the sector. "Agriculture is a way of life, driven by the hard work, innovation and resilience of those who produce our food," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Agriculture Week is an ...
23h ago
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protection against high prices
Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging producers to take another look at a whole-farm business risk management program before the extended enrollment deadline of Oct. 1. Bill Prybylski is the president o...
Sep 29, 2026
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Merger of equipment groups
A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organization to serve dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The new organization will be known as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED). NAEDA represents o...
Sep 29, 2026
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Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Smolik started his career as a third-generation farmer in Dawson Creek, B.C. During his time farming, he gained experience in leadership and i...
Sep 28, 2026
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Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
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Sep 25, 2026
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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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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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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 9, 2026
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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 12, 2026
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