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...

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the license of a Regina, Sask. company. Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting owes money for grain deliveries. CGC advised if you are a farmer that is owed money you should contact the CGC Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program immediately. It also warned If you do business...

Rigas Karamanos is the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, recognizing his contributions to research, teaching and extension in soil fertility and agronomy across the Canadian Prairies. Karamanos said it was an honour to receive an award named after a colleague and friend. "Les played an important part in the e...

Canada's Young Farmers program launched to connect producers across the country Farm Management Canada launched Canada's Young Farmers at its annual general meeting, creating a national program to connect, support and amplify the voices of young farmers and emerging agricultural leaders. Participants identified priorit...

A Toronto-based technology company will lead a three-year project to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for crop health monitoring and yield forecasting.The federal government is providing roughly $1.65 million to A.U.G. Signals Ltd. through the AgriScience Program.A.U.G. Signals will continue its research and tech...

Alberta is investing more than $7 million in Lakeland College to expand and modernize hands-on agricultural training at its Vermilion campus and help students build careers close to home. The funding will support upgrades and expansion of the beef yard and the relocation of horse pen facilities. The work is intended to...

Alberta farmers and 4-H clubs submitted 76 entries in Cleanfarms' Great Twine Round-Up contest, keeping used agricultural baler twine out of the environment and sending it for recycling. The five-month contest, part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program, ended May 31. The initiative was led by the multi-...

The 2026 Saskatchewan canola crop has had plenty of moisture, and in some eastern areas too much. Sask Oilseeds agronomist Ian Epp estimated many canola crops are seven to 10 days behind normal. "There are pockets that were really wet up in the northeast or the east side of the province, especially that are maybe ...

Farmers are receiving less of the food dollar while consumers continue to pay more at the grocery store, according to the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's 2026 Farmers and Food Prices Report. Now in its fourth year, the report examines the relationship between farm-level commodity prices and retail ...

The United States confirmed yesterday it's not going to renew the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form for another 16 years. This means the trade deal will be reviewed on a yearly basis for the next decade or until an agreement to extend it is made at any point between now and when it expires i...

Damage from intense rain earlier this week in Manitoba will be assessed over the next few days. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday, and Dennis Lange, pulse and soybean specialist and editor of the report, said isolated thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds, intense rain and possible tornad...

With the right training and experiences, young farmers can provide meaningful input into agricultural discussions and policy changes at the local, provincial and national levels. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is continuing a program for farmers aged 18 to 40 to help cultivate the next ge...

Cereals Canada has elected Adam Dyck of Warburtons as chair of its board of directors. The board, made up of representatives from producer organizations and industry, welcomed four newly elected directors: Emiley Saunders of Sask Wheat; Korey Peters and Doug Martin, producer representatives with Manitoba Crop Alliance;...

A program created to improve road safety while offering feed for local producers is underway. Farmers and ranchers can salvage hay in the ditches of Saskatchewan highways. Landowners and lessees who own property nearest to a highway ditch have the first opportunity to cut or bale free hay until July 8. After that date,...

Canada had a strong year for cereal crop exports, according to Cereals Canada's 2025 Annual Report. The report said the organization supported international customers and strengthened demand for Canadian cereals through targeted market development programming, technical expertise and proactive market access work. Canad...