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A wheat crop heads for the ripening stage in southeast Saskatchewan, July 20, 2024. Photo: Greg Berg

Canola, Cereals, Hay, Markets, Pulses, Soybeans

Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops

Soil moisture largely adequate

By Glen Hallick July 31, 2025

There was some relief for crops in Saskatchewan following sporadic showers. The provincial agriculture department said farmers are hoping for more rain to aid head and pod filling, but the weekly crop report for the week ended July 28 noted that more moisture wouldn’t help the yields for more advanced crops.

Canola, Cereals, Markets, Pulses, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Changes to Manitoba’s spring wheat: crop report

Canola varies widely

By Glen Hallick July 30, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continued to hold up quite well, but the provincial agriculture department reported some variation in the spring wheat over the week ended July 29.

Crops, News

Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness

Some areas receive deluge; others still dry

By Adam Peleshaty July 9, 2025

Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.

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

Barley, Canola, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Oats, Peas, Pulses, Spring Wheat

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.

Canola, Cereals, Corn, Forages, Markets, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

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.

Forage, Forage & Grasslands Guide

Forage markets hit by volatility

Exports have been down with less demand from Asia

By Trudy Kelly Forsythe October 16, 2024

Hay and forage export markets have been hit hard in the past few years. In 2023 the decline was caused by numerous challenges in global trade. Shipping disruptions lingering from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, commodity inflation, droughts in the U.S., Canada and Europe in 2022, and the U.S. dollar strengthening all contributed. This […] Read more

Machinery

VIDEO: Vertical feed mixers gaining ground with beef producers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 5, 2024

“There’s really nothing that a vertical feed mixer will say ‘no’ to,” says Glenn Buurma, president of Penta. Buurma notes that while traditionally vertical feed mixers saw most of their attention among dairy producers, he’s seeing beef producers increasingly add them into their operations as well. “There’s nothing that’s going to have a quicker payback […] Read more

Forages, Hay, Pasture

Making hay when the sun isn’t shining

By Gabriel Ribeiro August 28, 2024

The 2024 forage season is looking much different in the Prairies than the last few years. As the season started, we were quite worried about the lack of moisture we had in Western Canada in the last few years, which drastically reduced forage and grain yields. However, we have generally had a lot of moisture […] Read more

A black blister beetle feeds on weed seeds.

Livestock, News

Blister beetles in hay are a danger for livestock

By North Dakota State University June 15, 2023

Blister beetles have made their appearance in North Dakota and are feeding on alfalfa fields. “The name ‘blister beetle’ stems from a naturally occurring toxin called cantharidin produced by the beetle that causes blistering of skin when the beetle is crushed and the toxin is released,” says James Rogers, Extension forage crops production specialist at […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Saskatchewan to top up some claims for wildlife-damaged forage

Affected producers in southwestern, west-central areas eligible

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News May 18, 2023

Producers in southwestern and west-central Saskatchewan who lost stacked forage to wildlife feeding last winter may see a bump up in their compensation. The Saskatchewan and federal governments on Wednesday announced a “supplemental freight adjustment” to their wildlife damage compensation program, administered by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. (SCIC). SCIC, the province said, has “reassessed and […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops

Changes to Manitoba’s spring wheat: crop report

Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness

Alberta crop ratings nudge up

Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture

Forage markets hit by volatility

VIDEO: Vertical feed mixers gaining ground with beef producers

Making hay when the sun isn’t shining

Blister beetles in hay are a danger for livestock

Saskatchewan to top up some claims for wildlife-damaged forage

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