agriculture
Crop report for the period August 11 to 17, 2026 Paid Members Public
Harvest progress remained slow last week, reaching four per cent complete as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms moved across the province.
Crop report for the period August 4 to August 10 Paid Members Public
Crops continue to mature across the province, with cooler weather slowing harvest progress to two percent complete. Scattered showers provided moisture, but conditions remain dry, indicating the need for additional precipitation, especially for later-seeded crops.
Crop report July 28 to August 3, 2026 Paid Members Public
Crops rapidly developed due to warm temperatures and dry conditions in many areas across the province this week. Early-seeded crops are nearing maturity in many areas, and rain likely would not benefit these crops.
Saskatchewan celebrates long serving crop reporters Paid Members Public
The Government of Saskatchewan recognized long-serving volunteer crop reporters from throughout the province during the Saskatchewan Crop Reporter Appreciation Event in Saskatoon.
Crop report for the period July 7 to 13, 2026 Paid Members Public
Warmer temperatures and limited precipitation helped fields dry, allowing crops to catch up. Producers made progress with spraying and began haying, while also monitoring pests and localized weather impacts.
Crop report for the period June 30 to July 6, 2026 Paid Members Public
Rainfall continued across many areas of the province this week, with some regions also experiencing minor to severe hail. Producers are beginning to see the impacts of the excessive moisture received over the past two weeks, including yellowing and drowned out crops.
Crop report for June 23 to June 29, 2026 Paid Members Public
Significant rain was received across many areas of the province, along with some hail. Producers in areas that received hail will be assessing crop damage over the next week to determine the impact on yields.
Don't miss the cut: Free hay available as ditch mowing season starts Paid Members Public
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and ranchers that the annual highway hay salvage and ditch mowing program is underway across the province.
Crop report for the period May 11 to 18, 2026 Paid Members Public
A weather system moved through the province this week, bringing strong winds and mixed precipitation, which significantly slowed seeding progress. Currently, seeding is 29 per cent complete in Saskatchewan, an increase of 13 per cent from last week.
Seeding season starts in Saskatchewan Paid Members Public
As spring seeding begins throughout the province, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding producers and the public that farm safety should be top of mind.
Gene-editing in agriculture Paid Members Public
Gene-editing has been something of a bugaboo in agriculture for years now. The technology allowing scientists to add, remove, or alter DNA at specific locations in an organism's genome has raised concerns among politicians, particularly in Europe, and some consumer groups regarding its impact.
