The November 2025 Field Crop Survey on production on the prairies was higher than anticipated. Despite dry conditions in early summer, timely precipitation later in the growing season improved conditions and pushed yields higher for several crops. Analysts and traders said farmers told them crop yields were larger than...

The Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan (CSDCS) will host its annual meeting and information session in Regina, Sask. on Dec. 11. Following a short business meeting, there will be a presentation from Adam Carter at the Crop Development Centre. He will provide an update on canary seed breeding research. A...

Canadian farmers could see significant increases in income and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. This is according to a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report. The report titled Reigniting Agricultural Productivity in Canada, estimated boosting productivity growth to two per cent...

Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' program is an annual competition to recognize farmers under the age of 40 that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture. Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd and Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, Ont. and Pierre Luc ...

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has officially wrapped up its 54th edition with its highest attendance ever recorded. The show welcomed 151,037 visitors, making it the largest Agribition to date, reaffirming its position as Saskatchewan's largest annual event. There were several events going on including the Maple Le...

Voting closed on Nov. 28 for the election of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Board of Directors. The election brings one new director to the board while retaining two directors for another term. Joining the SPG board is Dan Flynn of Lucky Lake. Coming back to the board are Robyn Henry of Hodgeville and Stuart Lawr...

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has a new livestock bedding supplier Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE) will provide the bedding that is manufactured from 100 per cent Canadian flax straw. The bedding is pelletized and engineered to be ultra-low dust to improve air quality, while being highly absorbent. It is also desig...

A list of recommended varieties for barley producers has been released.The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has created the 2026-27 list so farmers can plan for the next season.The Recommended Barley Varieties List shows AAC Synergy is still the leading variety, accounting for 35 per cent of seeded acre...

Day Two of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) opened with the Breakfast in the Barns. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and guests for discussions highlighting Saskatchewan's global leadership in agriculture, livestock development, and economic growth. Guest speaker Premier Scott Moe said Agr...

Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show is in the national spotlight.Ag in Motion, located near Langham, Sask. received the Business Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards.Rob O'Connor, Show Director for Ag in Motion said the award recognizes the show's dedication to the local community, its leadership wit...

Family farmers across Canada are calling on the federal government to modernize tax laws prohibiting them from passing properties down to their nieces and nephews. Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), a farmer can transfer qualified farm property to their child on a tax-deferred basis, but not to a niece or nephew, even if ...

When nominations closed for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission director elections, just enough people let their names stand. All of the candidates were elected by acclamation in regions 1, 4, 7, and 10. As a result, no election is necessary. The four canola grower director-elects are Chris Kamphuis from Worsley, J...

Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) will provide $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The producer-funded investment will support the development of new barley varieties with higher yields, stronger disease resistance, and improved agronomic...

Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group. Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, said food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war with the U.S. has put Canadian food and food producers in the spotlight. The convention will allow farmers and farm worker...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he's hopeful the federal government and Alberta can make progress on getting a pipeline built and allowing some tanker traffic on the northern B.C. coast. Moe said the measures would support Saskatchewan's goal of exporting more potash, agricultural products and oil. The Globe and Ma...

Farmers from across Canada are gathering in New Brunswick this week for the annual National Farmers Union convention.Food sovereignty and justice are themes this year at the gathering of the advocacy group.Phil Mount, vice-president of policy at the union, says food sovereignty is a timely topic as the trade war with t...

Alberta agricultural societies will get much needed funds.The Alberta government will provide $2.5-million for major agricultural society facility upgrades. In the past, ag societies got help with improvements and repairs to commercial kitchens, roofs, horse riding arenas and heating and ventilation in ice rinks and ha...

Canadian wheat growers produced a good quality wheat crop with above-average volumes and yields in 2025. In its annual New Wheat Crop Report to global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat, Cereals Canada said the new report included information on milling performance, flour/semolina quality, and end-product functio...

One of the federal government's proposed nation-building projects - the expansion of the Port of Churchill and the rail line that serves the remote northern community - will require a lot of work, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday."We'll move forward in steps," Carney said at the start of a 45-minute mee...

Canadian agri-food exporters are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with U.S. lawmakers to underscore how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) drives jobs, growth, and food security across North America. The delegation is being organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), a coalit...

Planting forage on marginal land benefits both farmers and the environment. It improves soil fertility, enhances water filtration, increases carbon sequestration, and reduces weeds and disease. Forage crops also support pollinators and biodiversity, while helping farms become more resilient to climate change. A new pro...

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is sounding the alarm on the issue of illegal foreign farmland ownership. In a letter sent to Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, APAS warns of "systematic challenges to farmland ownership" in Saskatchewan, as well as suspicions of "indirect ...

Farmers and rural officials across Saskatchewan say Ottawa's decision to review the strychnine ban could finally bring relief in the fight against gophers. Still, some warn that the solution needs to balance effectiveness and safety.At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) midterm convention in Re...

Bunge recently sold five grain elevators in Western Canada. The transactions are part of the divestiture commitment Bunge made with the federal government, in order to receive regulatory approval for its merger with Viterra. Local companies have acquired the facilities. Direct Grain Limited will operate the Dixon, Sask...

Canadian Foodgrains Bank has once again earned a spot on Charity Intelligence's prestigious list of Canada's Top 10 Impact Charities. The annual ranking evaluates how effectively charities translate donations into measurable outcomes. Foodgrains Bank executive director Andy Harrington said the consistent presence on th...

Canada's three largest agricultural export markets are the United States, China and India. There are tariff-related issues in each of those markets right now especially as it pertains to canola, peas and pork.Some segments of agriculture have escaped any significant impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, ac...

Agricultural product provider Nutrien Ltd. says it's undertaking a strategic review of its phosphate business. That could result a reconfiguring of operations, strategic partnerships or a sale. The Saskatoon-based company says it intends to "solidify the optimal path" for the division next year. Nutrien is th...

The agriculture community was closely watching yesterday's federal budget for any sign of help in dealing with tariffs. There was emphasis on trade diversification with a focus on biofuel production investments and increased business management support. The budget set a goal to double non-U.S. exports over the next 10 ...