Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the majority reporting accumulations less than 5 millimeters. The Northwest, Eastern, and parts of the Interlake saw larger amounts near the end of the week. The heaviest was repo...

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie said there could be a significant impact on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.He said Canada and the U.S. share one of t...

Harvest is moving slowly on farms across Saskatchewan, as producers hope for warm weather to help bring their crops to maturity.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind t...

Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture even with the wet weather, the crop continued to ripen. James Frey, Applied Research and Production Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture based in Roblin, said the rain wa...

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...

Heavy rain in southeast Saskatchewan isn't a large concern for farmers approaching harvest.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area of the province that includes Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin.The areas under the warning are expected to receive 50-70 millimetres of rain, stopping Friday night.Steve Dona...

Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a Farm Management Canada report. The report, called National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, said a uniquely Canadian approach wo...

Many producers struggled with wet conditions this year, which resulted in either unseeded acres or flooded-out land. FP Genetics was at Ag in Motion near Langham last month talking to farmers about some options for land that won't produce a crop this year.Megan Kemp, FP Genetics Manitoba territory manager, said there w...

Farmers in B-C are grappling with losing crops from the wildfires, weighing on their bottom lines. Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, said her farm was effected when wildfires roared through Summerland, B.C.She said she hasn't been back to the property, but expects to lose a lot of her annual cro...

Lower temperatures and scattered showers are slowing crop development in Manitoba.The weekly crop report released yesterday showed the Southwest, Northwest, Central and Interlake regions received less than 10 millimetres of precipitation, with many areas receiving less than five millimetres. The largest accumulations o...

The area of Canada covered by drought increased from 18.8 per cent at the end of June to 38.9 per cent at the end of July. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Drought Monitor, the increase was largely attributed to developing drought conditions across northwestern Ontario, northwestern Quebec and t...

Producers, industry representatives and community members gathered July 28 for the 2026 East Central Research Foundation (ECRF)/Suncrest College Field Day at the ECRF Farm south of Yorkton, Sask.Roughly 70 people attended the annual event, which featured a guided tour of active crop trials, soil health initiatives, and...

As wildfires burn across much of southern B.C., some farmers and ranchers have chosen to stay with the property and animals that are their livelihoods, despite evacuation orders.Tom Davison said he was initially skeptical when his son-in-law purchased firefighting equipment for their orchard following a fire in 2021, t...

A dedicated black soldier fly (BSF) egg production facility is now operating in Bassano, Alta.FairGene is a joint venture between NRGene Canada and Fairville Farming Co. The company combines advanced insect genetics with large-scale agricultural production to supply high-yield insect eggs to the global alternative prot...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Beer consumption across North America has dropped in recent years - how will that affect barley producers? Beer sales have dropped 11 per cent across the continent since 2019, and according to Beer Canada, 2025 domestic beer sales were down 2.4 per cent compared to 2024, while Canadians drank 8.6 per cent less imported...

While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...

The federal government has announced a 50 million dollar investment through the Strategic Response Fund in the 94.8 million dollar project by Natural Products Canada to strengthen Canada's agri-food sector.The feds say they are taking action to address food affordability, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen our nat...

Saskatchewan is looking to build relationships amid tariff threats from the United States.The provincial government says relationship building is becoming just as important as the sale of products.Trade and Exports Minister Warren Kaeding said the province is working to strengthen trade ties with partners like China, w...

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...

A new pulse-breeding model is intended to attract investment and breeders to develop pulse varieties for Saskatchewan producers.Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC) have a new agreement for lentil and faba bean breeding.The collaboration builds on a...

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 ...

Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...

Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...