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Sask. producers struggling with dry conditions despite rainstorms: Crop Report
Despite rainstorms that swept across the prairies over the past week, producers in some parts of Saskatchewan are still struggling with dry conditions. According to the latest crop report from the Sas...
11h ago Despite rainstorms that moved across Saskatchewan over the past week, many Saskatchewan producers are struggling with dry conditions. (Virginia Maier/Submitted)
Sask. Wildlife Federation helping landowners control gopher populations
Farmers and landowners struggling with an overpopulation of gophers can contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for help. According to the federation, rising gopher populations are a concern for ...
Jun 29, 2025 Both SARM and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation are offering farmers and producers in Saskatchewan help to deal with Gophers (k_v / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan farmers hit with wave of gophers damaging crops
Farmers and producers in Saskatchewan are being hit with another obstacle to overcome this summer. Gophers have started taking over farmland, making it their own personal playground and have begun to ...
Jun 27, 2025 Both SARM and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation are offering farmers and producers in Saskatchewan help to deal with Gophers (Butlerstockphotography1/Depositphotos.com)
Drought support for farmers coming from provincial, federal governments
The provincial and federal governments are joining forces to provide relief for drought-stricken producers in Saskatchewan. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the two levels of government said the...
Jun 27, 2025 “As in past years, it will help address feed shortages so many ranchers are experiencing,” said Bill Huber, head of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. (650 CKOM file photo)
Topsoil moisture levels rising thanks to recent rainfall: Crop Report
Topsoil moisture levels are improving across Saskatchewan thanks to rainfall over the past week, although cooler temperatures have slowed down crop development and some producers are reporting crop da...
Jun 26, 2025 According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, rainfall “significantly increased topsoil moisture in all regions this week.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's ditch mowing program designed to help producers and drivers
Farmers in Saskatchewan have the option to salvage hay from ditches along provincial highways, helping producers secure extra feed for their animals while also helping make the roads safer for drivers...
Jun 25, 2025 “Programs like this provide timely, practical support for Saskatchewan producers facing pressures from weather and input costs,” said Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister. (sauletas / Depositphotos.com)
Wheat School: Letting zone management and soil data set the seeding rate
By Amber Bell This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on June 24, 2025. Variable-rate seeding may not be new, but putting it into practice at scale still takes planning, data, and a will...
Jun 24, 2025 (RealAgriculture)
Topsoil moisture declines in Sask. despite welcome rainfall: Crop report
Saskatchewan farmers are still struggling with dry conditions despite some welcome rainfall over the past week. According to the weekly crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which...
Jun 19, 2025 “Even with the rainfall over the past week, topsoil moisture conditions continue to decline provincially,” the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture noted in its weekly crop report. (Gerald Bauman/650 CKOM)
Canola School: On-board chemical storage, direct injection saves time at spraying
By Amber Bell This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on June 16, 2025. Looking to cut down on chemical handling, speed up fills, and switch between crops without full tank rinses? One S...
Jun 17, 2025
Wildfire smoke shapes weather patterns, and not for the better
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on June 13, 2025. Persistent wildfire smoke is not only reducing visibility and air quality, but it's also reshaping Western Canada's summer weath...
Jun 16, 2025 "The weather pattern is getting locked into what it wants to do for the rest of summer… we’re going to get this perpetual flow of smoke." (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)
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