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Growers should flax interest amid canola turmoil

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Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

By Glen Hallick 3 days ago

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.

Pea plants emerge in between stubble in a field. Dry peas are leading the way in emergence in Alberta at more than 96 per cent. Photo: File

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Alberta crop ratings nudge up

But ground drier

By Glen Hallick July 4, 2025

Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

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Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture

About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation

By Glen Hallick July 2, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2.

After years of drought, many are working to revitalize their pastures. Knowing the ins and outs of perennials can help.

Beef Cattle, Grazing, Pasture

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better decisions

By Bruce Derksen June 30, 2025

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential to support […] Read more

File photo of a fall rye crop plot at Ag in Motion in 2024.

Barley, Beef Cattle, Forages, Nutrition

Rye silage: From the field to feedlot

Nutrition: Evaluating how barley silage and rye silage compare in feed quality

By Fuquan Zhang, Gabriel Ribeiro, Greg Penner June 25, 2025

Acres seeded to hybrid rye as a source of silage for feedlot cattle in Canada and the U.S. have increased in recent years. Increased use of hybrid rye as a forage source may be driven by greater yield potential relative to conventional rye and the early harvest may allow for double cropping. In some areas, […] Read more

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Manitoba crops in good shape: Report

Rainfall amounts vary widely

By Glen Hallick June 25, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continued to come along nicely, the provincial agriculture department reported for the week ended June 24.

Beef Cattle, Forages, Research, Research on the Record

Evaluating forage performance in different environments

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen June 11, 2025

About 20 years ago, Doug Wray drove in from Irricana, Alta., for an informal meeting at the Alberta Beef Producers’ office, where I worked at the time. He asked why the beef industry didn’t fund more forage breeding. Back then, the usual beef industry response to forage breeding proposals was “Let the government and forage […] Read more

two people conducting a prescribed burn of grasses

Features, Forages, Pasture, Range

Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures

Prescribed burns can be effective at  revitalizing native grasslands when done right

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan June 10, 2025

Pastures evolve over time. Woody plants and shrubs, which cattle can’t eat, may encroach on natural grasses. Invasive species, such as Kentucky bluegrass, may also move in, cutting into native grass productivity. One way of managing this is through fire. At the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference, Eric Lamb and Renny Grilz presented recent research regarding […] Read more

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Saskatchewan few points short of wrapping up spring planting

Topsoil moisture levels down

By Glen Hallick June 5, 2025

Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.

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Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

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Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Alberta crop ratings nudge up

Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Rye silage: From the field to feedlot

Manitoba crops in good shape: Report

Evaluating forage performance in different environments

Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures

Saskatchewan few points short of wrapping up spring planting

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

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