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Green and Yellow Tractor on Dirt

Rainfall comes at a good time for producers

May 10, 2024

A farmer just outside of Regina says he had some moisture in the ground but not enough to say it was adequate. Levi Wood with Westwood Agri Services, southwest of Regina, described the weather conditions he’s had so far during…

Spring Seeding Underway in Saskatchewan

Spring Seeding Underway in Saskatchewan

May 9, 2024

Spring seeding by Saskatchewan producers is officially underway across the province, with 12 per cent of the 2024 crop now planted.​ “Saskatchewan farmers are back in the field doing what they do best and in many ways better than anyone…

Saskatchewan cattle prices a bit down last week: Cattle Market Update

Saskatchewan cattle prices a bit down last week: Cattle Market Update

May 8, 2024

Cattle prices in the province were mixed or trending down last week, according to the latest Cattle Market Update from Canfax. Three steer weight categories had week-over-week decreases as well as two heifer weight categories. Prices ranged from $308.17 per…

Manitoba Issues Weekly Crop Report

Manitoba Issues Weekly Crop Report

May 8, 2024

Seeding progress across Manitoba has been delayed with recent rains and currently sits at approximately 4% of the acres being seeded. Producers have begun seeding spring wheat, barley, oats, and corn. The Central region is most advanced with approximately 12%…

Rain Drops

Different multi-year precipitation maps telling a similar story for the Prairies

May 8, 2024

Precipitation levels are on an upswing across most of the Prairie region. Even without counting the rain the past couple days, precipitation maps are showing an improvement in the dry conditions that have hurt crop and forage yields in many…