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From dry to damp, growing conditions vary across Saskatchewan

From dry to damp, growing conditions vary across Saskatchewan

Aug 1, 2024 | 3:56pm
A tale of opposites when it comes to growing conditions from one side of the province to the other. The provincial crop report indicated the heatwave is rapidly advancing crop development but its also causing heat stress and lowering yield potential, forcing some producers in the south to harvest crops for feed. Daryl Fransoo with […]
Crop Report: Lack of moisture taking a toll on crops, limited amount of harvest underway

Crop Report: Lack of moisture taking a toll on crops, limited amount of harvest underway

Aug 1, 2024 | 10:14am
The Provincial Crop Report notes heat and lack of moisture continued to deplete topsoil moisture conditions in cropland, hayland, and pastures around the province, and has caused more heat stress on crops. The continued heat has also caused yield potential to decline with producers in the southern region indicating an “increase in the amount of […]
Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Bill Greuel reflects on his time leading Protein Industries Canada

Jul 31, 2024 | 6:26pm
Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel’s last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018. “On day one, you open up a blank computer and you kind of […]
Two grain companies have grain dealer licence revoked by Canadian Grain Commission

Two grain companies have grain dealer licence revoked by Canadian Grain Commission

Jul 30, 2024 | 3:28pm
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been cracking down on grain companies not paying farmers for their delivery. Back on March 25, the CGC removed the grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence for an elevator in Holland, Manitoba from Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. A review of individual producer claims […]
New Crop Year Price Predictions

New Crop Year Price Predictions

Jul 29, 2024 | 2:16pm
The new crop year begins this Thursday, August 1. The 2024-25 crop year is expected to see significant price declines for most crops. In fact, wheat and flax are the only crops where prices are forecast to be a bit better. The Market Analysis Group within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada issues regular outlooks for the […]
SaskAgToday Roundtable Episode 43

SaskAgToday Roundtable Episode 43

Jul 26, 2024 | 3:22pm
Note: The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable will be taking another two week break and will return on Friday, August 16. In the meantime, enjoy today’s Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer.
Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Jul 25, 2024 | 3:49pm
Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continue to decline and yield potential will fall. The Provincial Crop Report, released Thursday morning, suggests most crops are in good to fair […]
Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Jul 25, 2024 | 2:41pm
The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805. “Not only was there opportunities for farmers to talk with their […]
From one farm to another, there’s something to see during inaugural Open Farm Days

From one farm to another, there’s something to see during inaugural Open Farm Days

Jul 23, 2024 | 4:11pm
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is eagerly awaiting the start of the first Open Farm Days next month. Open Farm Days got its start in Atlantic Canada and has since spread to Ontario, Alberta, and now Saskatchewan. Coodinator of Saskatchewan Open Farm Days Ashley Stone says 40 different farms from Val Marie to Carrot River […]