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Topsoil moisture levels continue to decline in Sask., but some crops progressing well
Dry conditions are still causing headaches for many farmers in Saskatchewan, but crops in other regions are progressing well thanks to recent rain and warm weather. According to the weekly crop report...
Jul 10, 2025 For cropland, topsoil moisture levels were rated as 55 per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and 12 per cent very short. Hayland was even drier, with topsoil moisture levels rated as 43 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 19 per cent very short. (sauletas / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan farm show ready to highlight new innovations
By Alice McFarlane Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show returns this month to showcase new and exciting technology for the agriculture sector. Ag in Motion runs from July 15-17, near Langham. Sh...
Jul 07, 2025 (file photo/farmnewsNOW)
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...
Jul 03, 2025 Dry conditions in the RM of Enterprise in June, 2025. So far, spring runoff conditions are looking mixed across Saskatchewan for 2026. (Virginia Maier/Submitted)
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)
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)
Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament
OTTAWA - A Bloc Qubcois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition. The Senate passed the b...
Jun 18, 2025
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
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA - Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. Kurek introduced a bill ...
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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